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2018 Toyota Tundra: recalls and problems

9 recalls and 100 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

9recalls
100complaints
4crashes reported
3fires reported
6injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System26 · 26%
  • Service Brakes22 · 22%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System16 · 16%
  • Vehicle Speed Control14 · 14%
  • Unknown Or Other13 · 13%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)13 · 13%
  • Engine12 · 12%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance8 · 8%
  • Steering5 · 5%
  • Air Bags5 · 5%

What owners report

Steering,Power Train,Engine

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.

Structure

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.

Air Bags

Vehicle never been crash or hit by other car, but is showing problem with the air bag system

Structure

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

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
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.