2018 Toyota Corolla Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 133 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Toyota Corolla overview page.
What owners report
“While on the road but in a slow bumper to bumper traffic, the engine turned off. Scary situation. I had to pull over on the…”NHTSA complaint 11506630 — filed 02/10/2023
“Had a recall on the fuel system causing the system to potentially stall the vehicle. Had the car service but still when doing cruise control…”NHTSA complaint 11450905 — filed 02/08/2022
“While driving the car started to sputter like it was going to die. When I stopped to gas the next day a gush of air…”NHTSA complaint 11446498 — filed 01/06/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Toyota Corolla have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Toyota Corolla: 23 of 133 complaints on file (17.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Toyota Corolla have in total?
133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
