repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Toyota TacomaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 210 owner complaints about the 2018 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-012 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: F. D. Richards from Clinton, MI, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Toyota Tacoma has problems
210 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
44Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
42Fuel/propulsion system
29Power train
26Engine
24Fuel system, gasoline
19Vehicle speed control
17Structure
14Electrical system
11Forward collision avoidance
3213 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 44 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 42 | 0 |
| Power train | 29 | 0 |
| Engine | 26 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 24 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 0 |
| Structure | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 32 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 Toyota Tacoma recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
9kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 service brakes complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 44% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
19under 30k miles19under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Tacoma year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tacoma median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Toyota Tacoma safety ratings
2018 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Toyota Tacoma, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Tacoma owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vacuum pump. This vehicle was inspected by Dunn Tire. Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection. The safety issue that occurs is the loss of power assist to your brake system, and if not repaired, can impact the camshaft or the oiling system. (Please see attachment).
The Break booster has failed or started since the break fluid is leaking inside the cab. And other trucks from the same year as my truck did have a recall for the break master cylinder failing. My breaks could potentially go out fully and I wont be able to stop. My problem has been confirmed by my…
The brake actuator assembly is leaking brake fluid and is dripping onto the brake lever and onto the floorboard. This concern has been inspected and confirmed by a local Toyota dealership. This problem is a known safety recall by Toyota (Safety Recall J06).
Own a 2018 Tacoma?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.