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2018 Toyota Tundra — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2025 to Dec 2025
The most reported issue is fuel/propulsion system problems (13 complaints). 4 complaints involved crashes. 3 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (9)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V920000
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V688000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
Risk: An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V410000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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 activated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB12/20TA12.
NHTSA Campaign: 21E103000
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V012000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V685000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V711000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The accessory all-weather floormats may have been counted twice when creating the load carrying capacity modification label, resulting in the capacity modification label incorrectly overstating the additional weight by 10 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Since the incorrect label is not within 1% of the additional weight, the vehicles are not compliant with the FMVSS.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V831000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V122000
Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.
Fix: 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. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V-685. The software remedy for 18V-685 includes the updates to the software for this recall.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 95)
Fuel/propulsion System →8 issues
While driving at highway speed, your truck suddenly lost power and wouldn't move forward, even though the engine was still running. Shifting between gears didn't help, and after you turned off the engine, it wouldn't start again—the starter would turn over but the engine wouldn't fire. Your dealer identified a faulty fuel pump as the cause, and no warning lights appeared on your dashboard before this happened.
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Your fuel pump has melted and fused to the gas tank, which creates a serious fire hazard. This happened even though you've maintained your truck properly at a Toyota dealership and haven't used any aftermarket parts. The problem may have caused your vehicle to stall after refueling. Fixing this will require the fuel pump assembly to be replaced and the gas tank may need inspection or replacement.
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Your fuel pump failed and needed replacement to prevent your truck from stalling on the highway. The dealership said this was a known safety recall issue for 2018 Tundras, but your vehicle's VIN didn't initially show up in Toyota's recall system, so you had to pay out of pocket for the repair. You may be eligible for reimbursement if your vehicle is added to the official recall.
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Your truck won't start because the electrical connection inside the fuel pump has melted. While your truck wouldn't start (no immediate safety issue), if this connection fails while you're driving, it could leave you stranded. There were no warning signs before the failure. The repair will likely involve replacing the fuel pump assembly or repairing the electrical connections inside it.
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Your truck occasionally stalled during acceleration, deceleration, and while idling, even though the check engine light didn't come on. After several stalls, warning lights appeared for the trailer brake controller, forward collision warning, and cruise control. The issue was diagnosed as a faulty fuel pump and fuel pump modulator, and replacing both parts resolved the problem.
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Your fuel pump has stopped working, showing the same signs as other 2018-2020 Tundras that were recalled for fuel pump problems. This will prevent your truck from running or cause it to stall while driving. The repair will likely involve replacing the fuel pump assembly.
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Your truck's fuel pump failed after just three weeks of the dealer replacing it with a new one. The first time this happened, the dealer incorrectly claimed you ran out of gas, but you had fuel in the tank. Now the replacement pump has also failed, leaving your truck unable to start. The dealer will need to replace the fuel pump again and investigate why both pumps are failing prematurely.
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Your truck is having trouble starting with rough, jerky cranking, and it recently stalled while you were driving. This problem has been happening for several months, and a mechanic suspects it's caused by a failing fuel pump. Even though Toyota had a major recall on fuel pumps, your truck wasn't included, though you believe it should have been. The repair will likely involve replacing the fuel pump.
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Seats →2 issues
Your driver's seat back caught fire and burned a 2-inch by 2-inch hole through the material. This is a serious fire hazard that requires immediate attention. The seat will need to be replaced or the damaged section repaired by a professional.
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Your heated seat element and control module have burned out. This means your heated seats won't work anymore. Fixing this will require replacing the burned-out heating element and the electronic module that controls it.
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Engine →2 issues
Your truck is having trouble starting and is experiencing engine misfires, which are also causing your trailer brake controls and pre-collision safety sensors to shut off. This combination of electrical and engine issues suggests a problem that's affecting multiple vehicle systems at once.
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Your engine wires and sensors have been damaged by rodents eating through them — this is the second time this has happened. You believe the wiring insulation may contain soy-based or environmentally friendly materials that are attracting rats and mice to your engine. This damage creates a fire risk and could affect highway safety, with the first incident costing $2,000 to repair.
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Electrical System,service Brakes →1 issue
Your 2018-2019 Tundra's trailer brake control module (ECU) may malfunction, causing your trailer's electric brakes to fail. Toyota issued a service bulletin in April 2019 with an updated replacement part, but the company won't cover the repair outside the original warranty period—even though many owners' warranties had already expired. The repair costs around $1,100 and requires replacing the defective brake control module with the newer updated version.
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Power Train →1 issue
While you were inspecting the vehicle with the key in the accessory position, the transmission engaged on its own and the vehicle drove forward without you shifting into gear, causing the door to close on you. This unexpected movement created a safety hazard during what should have been a routine diagnostic inspection. The issue may involve the transmission shift interlock system or related electrical components that prevent unwanted gear engagement.
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Service Brakes →1 issue
Your truck's brake controller for towing frequently disconnects while you're pulling a trailer, causing you to lose braking power on the trailer itself. This happens unpredictably at any speed while towing, which is a serious safety issue. The problem appears to be affecting multiple 2018 Tundras. Fixing this will likely involve inspecting the brake controller wiring and connections, testing the controller for defects, or replacing the brake controller unit.
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Electrical System,fuel/propulsion System,forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
Your truck has a rough idle and sputtering when you start it in the morning that eventually smooths out, and you're seeing a check engine light. Your radar sensor for cruise control is flashing on the dashboard and needs attention, even though the dealer replaced it before under a previous recall. Your traction control light is also blinking on the dashboard. You may need the engine computer reprogrammed and the radar sensor replaced again, along with diagnostic work to identify what's triggering these warning lights.
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Fuel System, Gasoline →1 issue
Your truck's engine wouldn't start even though no warning lights came on. The dealer found that your fuel module had failed and replaced it to fix the problem. This issue happened at about 103,000 miles, and while it matches a known Toyota recall pattern, your vehicle's VIN wasn't included in that recall. The repair will likely involve replacing the fuel module, which delivers fuel from the tank to the engine.
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Tires →1 issue
Three of your four tires are showing cracks around the sidewalls with small metal strips visible underneath the rubber. This cracking pattern is consistent across multiple tires and suggests the tire structure may be deteriorating. Your tires should be inspected by a tire professional and likely replaced to avoid potential blowouts or loss of tire pressure while driving.
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Forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
Your pre-collision warning system stopped working, triggering a warning light on 11/15/23. The dealer diagnosed a faulty radar sensor on 11/23/23 and quoted $1,112.40 to replace the sensor and recalibrate the system. You may want to check if this issue is covered under Toyota's Special Service Campaign KOB, which the owner indicates should provide free repairs.
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Structure →1 issue
Your truck's underframe is developing significant rust, particularly around welded areas. While this hasn't caused a crash or safety issue yet, rust in these structural areas can gradually weaken the frame over time. Addressing this typically involves rust removal and applying protective coatings to prevent further corrosion.
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