2018 Toyota Tundra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 2018 Toyota Tundra has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (27 reports).

8Recalls
100Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 Toyota Tundra recalls

Power Steering Leak Can Cause Sudden Loss of Assist

Recall 21V920Nov 23, 202122,462 vehicles affected

The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can allow oil to leak from the system.

Headlight Wiring May Overheat and Cause a Fire

Recall 21V688Sep 2, 2021158,489 vehicles affected

Certain 2018-2021 Toyota Tundra trucks have headlight electrical circuits that may power the high and low beams at the same time.

Front Turn Signals May Be Too Dim to See

Recall 20V410Jul 15, 2020183,397 vehicles affected

Some 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra trucks with LED headlight assemblies have a wiring error that can make the front turn signals and hazard lights flash less brightly than required by federal lighting standards.

Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving

Recall 20V012Jan 13, 20201,830,752 vehicles affected

The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Tundra Load Capacity Label May Overstate Weight Limit

Recall 18V711Oct 11, 2018508 vehicles affected

Some 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra trucks may have an incorrect load carrying capacity label.

Airbags may not deploy in a crash due to software fault

Recall 18V685Oct 4, 2018168,187 vehicles affected

The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may incorrectly detect a fault during the vehicle's start-up self check.

Stability Control Can Switch Off, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V122Feb 20, 201864,901 vehicles affected

Electrical interference in the power supply circuit can cause the electronic stability control system to be deactivated.

Wrong load label may lead to overloading and crash risk

Recall 17V831Dec 20, 2017649 vehicles affected

Some vehicles may have an incorrect load carrying capacity label, which is the sticker that tells the driver how much weight the vehicle can safely carry, including passengers and cargo.

Most common 2018 Toyota Tundra problems

Problem areas named in the 100 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System27
Service Brakes22
Fuel/Propulsion System16
Vehicle Speed Control14
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)13
Unknown Or Other13
Engine12
Forward Collision Avoidance9
Air Bags5
Steering5

What owners report

2026-09-22, 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.
2026-06-11, 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.
2026-06-08, Air Bags
Vehicle never been crash or hit by other car, but is showing problem with the air bag system
2026-05-06, 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 vehicle was in motion and become a roadway hazard to other motorists. The detached component also created concerns regarding possible interference with the front grille assembly and Toyota Safety Sense components located behind the grille area. Prior to the failure, there were no wa
2026-04-13, Fuel/Propulsion System
Sometimes the engine will randomly turn off while driving and become hard to restart like it’s not getting fuel.

2018 Toyota Tundra questions

Does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2018 Toyota Tundra: Power Steering Leak Can Cause Sudden Loss of Assist; Headlight Wiring May Overheat and Cause a Fire; Front Turn Signals May Be Too Dim to See; Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving; Tundra Load Capacity Label May Overstate Weight Limit. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Tundra?

Based on 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (27), Service Brakes (22), Fuel/Propulsion System (16).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Toyota Tundra has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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