2018 Toyota Tundra: recalls and problems
9 recalls and 100 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
The vehicle is a 2018 toyota tundra and failed state inspection at an authorized dealership due to the power steering rack and pinion assemble leaking at both ends. this is the same failure described in toyota recall 21v920000, but toyota claims my vin is not covered. this is a severe safety issue occuring preamturley at 54,000 miiles.
Front upper grille hood scoop becomes loose and flys off during highway speeds and can distract a driver to the point of having an accident. has been replaced once and is loose again held down by duck tape.
Vehicle never been crash or hit by other car, but is showing problem with the air bag system
The upper grille and hood trim assembly on my 2018 toyota tundra 1794 edition failed and partially detached from the vehicle due to apparent mounting clip and retainer failure. the failed component is available for inspection upon request. photographs of the damage and detached trim assembly have been documented. this failure created a significant safety risk because the panel could have fully detached while the veh
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD | ||||
| 2018 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD | ||||
| 2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD | ||||
| 2018 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tundra. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.