2018 Toyota Tundra
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1011 |
| 2001 | 414 |
| 2002 | 481 |
| 2003 | 399 |
| 2004 | 465 |
| 2005 | 374 |
| 2006 | 545 |
| 2007 | 389 |
| 2008 | 326 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 163 |
| 2011 | 134 |
| 2012 | 154 |
| 2013 | 84 |
| 2014 | 92 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 118 |
| 2017 | 78 |
| 2018 | 99 |
| 2019 | 71 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 413 |
| 2023 | 369 |
| 2024 | 304 |
| 2025 | 126 |
| 2026 | 18 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
26% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE22% of complaints: service brakes — 22 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
PRE-CRASH SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, WITH NO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY, AT TIMES IF A VEGICLE PASSES ME ON EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE, THE CRASH WARNING BEEPED AND BRAKES APPLIED, NOTE: NO ONE IS IN FRONT OF ME, THIS HAS...
NHTSA ODI report, 20180828
16% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 16 distinct reports on file.
14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 14 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 13 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
PRE-CRASH SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, WITH NO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY, AT TIMES IF A VEGICLE PASSES ME ON EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE, THE CRASH WARNING BEEPED AND BRAKES APPLIED, NOTE: NO ONE IS IN FRONT OF ME, THIS HAS...
NHTSA ODI report, 20180828
SAFETY TIMELINE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 17V831000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H.
Campaign 18V122000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X.
Campaign 18V685000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra vehicles.
Remedy: All vehicle owners will be sent a corrected label. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0Z.
Campaign 18V711000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 20V012000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-270-9371.
Campaign 20V410000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 21V920000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 21E103000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022.
Campaign 21V688000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2018 Toyota Tundra — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (26 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (22 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 17V831000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V122000 (electronic stability control (esc)) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V685000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V711000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V410000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V920000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21E103000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V688000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2018 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Toyota Tundra is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Tundra?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.