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 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

2018 Toyota Tundra

▲ Better than typical

2018 Toyota Tundra
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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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 100
Recalls: 9
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2018: 100 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1999	1
2000	1,011
2001	415
2002	482
2003	399
2004	465
2005	377
2006	545
2007	390
2008	327
2009	38
2010	163
2011	134
2012	154
2013	85
2014	93
2015	50
2016	119
2017	78
2018	100
2019	74
2020	47
2021	24
2022	426
2023	408
2024	343
2025	140
2026	34

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

27% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing integrated trailer brake control.

CRASHFIRE

Service brakes

22% · 22 reports

CRASHINJURY

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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, 2018-08-28

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and forward collision avoidance

Fuel/propulsion system

16% · 16 reports

Vehicle speed control

14% · 14 reports

Electronic stability control (esc)

13% · 13 reports

CRASH

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2018-01-23Equipment17V831000 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.

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2018-03-14Electronic stability control (esc)18V122000 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.

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2018-10-26Air bags, electrical system18V685000 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.

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2018-11-16Equipment18V711000 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.

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2020-05-01Fuel system, gasoline20V012000 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.

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2020-08-17Electrical system, exterior lighting20V410000 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.

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2022-01-21Steering21V920000 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.

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2022-02-17Steering21E103000 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.

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2022-04-25Electrical system, exterior lighting21V688000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2018 Toyota Tundra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 22 reports on file for this year.
Fuel/propulsion system: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 17V831000 · Equipment
Recall 18V122000 · Electronic stability control (esc)
Recall 18V685000 · Air bags, electrical system
Recall 18V711000 · Equipment
Recall 20V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 20V410000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
Recall 21V920000 · Steering
Recall 21E103000 · Steering
Recall 21V688000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting

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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 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have?: 9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.