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2018 Toyota Corolla

Air bags are the biggest concern, and the most serious one to check

Across 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, air bags are by far the most reported area, with 35 reports (26%) tied to 16 crashes, 12 injuries, 1 fire, and 1 death. The next four areas are all fuel- and engine-related: the fuel/propulsion system drew 23 reports (17%) with 1 fire and 1 injury, while the fuel system, gasoline, and engine each drew 15 reports (11%) with 1 fire apiece. If you are looking at one of these cars, air bag deployment is the issue to take most seriously.

Most reported areas

Air Bags safety 26%
The most reported area by a wide margin: 35 reports (26%), tied to 16 crashes, 12 injuries, 1 fire, and 1 death, including accounts of air bags failing to deploy in a collision. The most safety-critical issue here.
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 17%
The second most reported area: 23 reports (17%), with 1 fire and 1 injury on record. No crashes reported here.
Fuel System safety 11%
15 reports (11%), with 1 crash and 1 fire on record. No injuries reported here.
Gasoline safety 11%
15 reports (11%), with 1 crash and 1 fire on record. No injuries reported here.
Engine safety 11%
15 reports (11%), with 1 fire on record. No crashes or injuries reported here; complaints include unexpected RPM behavior on downhills.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 133 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.