repaired · 2023 Q4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk. An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Toyota TundraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 100 owner complaints about the 2018 Toyota Tundra, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-688 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Toyota Tundra has problems
100 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
22Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
16Fuel/propulsion system
14Vehicle speed control
13Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
12Engine
8Forward collision avoidance
5Steering
5Air bags
198 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 26 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 13 | 1 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| 8 other systems | 19 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2018 Toyota Tundra 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 · 2024 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn signal or hazard lamp functions have been…
repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. Since the incorrect label is not within 1% of the additional weight, the vehicles are not compliant with the FMVSS.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Air bags
Risk. If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and 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.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Tundra 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 Tundra median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Toyota Tundra safety ratings
2018 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Tundra owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When starting up my truck in the morning there is rough idle that cause truck to sputter and sound horrible. It eventually smooths out but I believe the computer needs flashing. When I look online some have a recall for the engine 3UR-FBE / 2018 Toyota tundra, but when I put in my vin # it shows no…
This case results from the malfunctioning trailer brake ECU on 2018-2019 Tundras. There is a Toyota service bulletin T-SB-0036-19, which specifies an updated controller to replace the defective model. Part # : Original 89547-0C020 Update/replacement 89547-0C060 Toyota will not replace this…
While descending a steep grade towing an 8,000lb travel trailer using appropriate hill descent braking techniques, an error message came on the dash indicating a trailer wiring, type, or connection fault. From this point forward, I had no trailer brakes and was left with truck brakes only. I got…
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