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

Owners name the electrical system most often, then brakes and the fuel/propulsion system.

Does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have recalls?

Yes. The Recalls section on this page lists them.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota Tundra get?

See the fuel economy section on this page.

Is the 2018 Toyota Tundra reliable?

Check the complaint groups and the recalls on this page, then compare with other years in the by-year section.

2018 Toyota Tundra Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have?

NHTSA has 100 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 100 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Toyota Tundra^[1]. The electrical system is the most named group, with 26 complaints^[2].

100owner complaints^[1]

8recalls^[3]

14–16MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name most often.

Electrical System. 26 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe warning lights and messages that come and go, often tied to the pre-collision system and trailer brake alerts, and that stay after dealer visits.
Brakes. 22 complaints^[6]. Owners describe brake warnings and pre-collision alerts that show up with nothing ahead, plus a brake controller that stopped working.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 16 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a failing fuel pump, with one truck shutting off while driving and some saying their truck was left off the recall list.
Speed Control. 14 complaints^[8]. Owners describe cruise control that quits when the safety sensor shuts off, which leaves adaptive features unavailable.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc). 13 complaints^[9].
Unknown Or Other. 13 complaints^[10].
Engine. 12 complaints^[11].
Forward Collision Avoidance. 8 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2018 Tundra is necessarily included.

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System (21V920), November 2021. About 22,462 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Exterior Lighting › Headlights (21V688), September 2021. About 158,489 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal (20V410), July 2020. About 183,397 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (20V012), January 2020. About 1,830,752 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Equipment › Other › Labels (18V711), October 2018. About 508 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names.^[17]
Electrical System › Software (18V685), October 2018. About 168,187 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (18V122), February 2018. About 64,901 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]
Equipment › Other › Labels (17V831), December 2017. About 649 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[20]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Tundra 2WD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	15 / 19 / 16	$4,200
Tundra 2WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[21]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450
Tundra 4WD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[22]	14 / 18 / 16	$4,200
Tundra 4WD FFV, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[23]	13 / 17 / 15	$4,450
Tundra 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[24]	13 / 17 / 14	$4,800

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
PU/EC 2WD^[5]	4	4	5	3	21.9%
PU/CC 2WD^[25]	4	4	5	3	21.9%
PU/EC 4WD^[26]	4	4	5	4	19.8%
PU/CC 4WD^[27]	4	4	5	4	19.8%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2018 Toyota Tundra with 4.6L 8-cylinder^[28]	310 hp
2018 Toyota Tundra with 5.7L 8-cylinder^[29]	381 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
TUNDRA CREW MAX S/BOX 4WD SR5/PLATINUM^[30]	226 in	80 in	76 in	146 in	5,633 lb
TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB L/BOX 4WD^[31]	245 in	80 in	76 in	165 in	5,600 lb
TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB M/BOX 2WD SR5 4.6L^[32]	226 in	80 in	76 in	146 in	5,093 lb
TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB M/BOX 4WD SR5 4.6L/SR5 5.7/^[33]	226 in	80 in	76 in	146 in	5,401 lb
TUNDRA REG CAB L/BOX 2WD^[34]	226 in	80 in	76 in	146 in	4,916 lb
TUNDRA REG CAB L/BOX 4WD^[35]	226 in	80 in	76 in	146 in	5,203 lb

How 2018 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Tundra model year. The 2018 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2000	1,011	3
2001	415	2
2002	482	3
2003	399	7
2004	466	8
2005	377	12
2006	545	10
2007	390	12
2008	327	12
2009	38	12
2010	163	15
2011	134	10
2012	156	3
2013	85	5
2014	93	4
2015	51	4
2016	120	5
2017	78	5
2018	100	8
2019	74	9
2020	47	4
2021	24	2
2022	433	13
2023	413	13
2024	350	10
2025	142	5
2026	34	2

NHTSA's counts for the Tundra show 100 complaints and 8 recalls for 2018^[3]. Among the 27 model years listed, 9 have fewer complaints than 2018 and 17 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2021 (24) and the most are for 2000 (1,011)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2018 Tundra?

The complaints cluster around driver-assist warnings and the electrical system rather than one single part^[2]. Brakes come next^[6]. Recalls also exist for this year, so check the Recalls section above^[3]. These are unverified owner reports and not sales-adjusted, so read them as a pattern to ask about and not as proof of how your truck will behave^[1]. Ask for service records and a test drive that includes cruise control.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Tundra?: Owners name the electrical system most often^[2], then brakes^[6] and the fuel/propulsion system^[7].
Does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have recalls?: Yes. The Recalls section on this page lists them^[3].
How many complaints does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have?: NHTSA has 100 owner complaints on file^[1].
What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota Tundra get?: See the fuel economy section on this page.
Is the 2018 Toyota Tundra reliable?: Check the complaint groups and the recalls on this page, then compare with other years in the by-year section^[1].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Toyota Tundra

2015 51 complaints, 4 recalls
2016 120 complaints, 5 recalls
2017 78 complaints, 5 recalls
2018 this page
2024 350 complaints, 10 recalls
2025 142 complaints, 5 recalls
2026 34 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Toyota Tundra

Other Toyota models from 2018

2018 Toyota Camry 778 complaints, 8 recalls
2018 Toyota Highlander 274 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser 4 complaints, 2 recalls
2018 Toyota RAV4 348 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 Toyota Yaris 12 complaints, 1 recall

All Toyota models

Similar cars from 2018: pickup trucks

2018 Chevrolet Colorado 183 complaints, 1 recall
2018 Ford F150 2,322 complaints, 18 recalls
2018 GMC Canyon 53 complaints, 1 recall
2018 Nissan Frontier 25 complaints, 2 recalls
2018 Nissan Titan 90 complaints, 4 recalls

All pickup trucks we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 100 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Toyota Tundra (4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 6 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
26 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 15,840). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Tundra model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Tundra 2WD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC 2WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
22 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 7,800). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,000). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 2,500). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 775). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 21V920, filed November 23, 2021: Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V688, filed September 2, 2021: Exterior Lighting › Headlights. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V410, filed July 15, 2020: Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V012, filed January 13, 2020: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V711, filed October 11, 2018: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V685, filed October 4, 2018: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V122, filed February 20, 2018: Electronic Stability Control (Esc). NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V831, filed December 20, 2017: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Tundra 2WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Tundra 4WD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Tundra 4WD FFV, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 17 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Tundra 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 17 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 2WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Toyota Tundra with 4.6L 8-cylinder: rated 310 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Toyota Tundra with 5.7L 8-cylinder: rated 381 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUNDRA CREW MAX S/BOX 4WD SR5/PLATINUM: length 226 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 146 in, curb weight 5,633 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB L/BOX 4WD: length 245 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 165 in, curb weight 5,600 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB M/BOX 2WD SR5 4.6L: length 226 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 146 in, curb weight 5,093 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB M/BOX 4WD SR5 4.6L/SR5 5.7/: length 226 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 146 in, curb weight 5,401 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUNDRA REG CAB L/BOX 2WD: length 226 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 146 in, curb weight 4,916 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUNDRA REG CAB L/BOX 4WD: length 226 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 146 in, curb weight 5,203 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2018 Toyota Tundra: problems, recalls and fuel economy