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2018 Toyota Tundra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 97 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2018 Toyota Tundra

The 2018 Toyota Tundra shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
97
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Toyota Tundra (9)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V920000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V688000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V410000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21E103000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V012000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V685000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V711000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V831000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V122000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Toyota Tundra

Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
26
Fuel/propulsion System
14
Service Brakes
9
Unknown Or Other
8
Vehicle Speed Control
8
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
6
Engine
4
Air Bags
4
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Toyota Tundra — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 153 complaints 2013 84 complaints 2014 92 complaints 2015 47 complaints 2016 117 complaints 2017 78 complaints 2018 97 complaints 2019 71 complaints 2020 44 complaints 2021 23 complaints 2022 409 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2022 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Toyota Tundra

Is the 2018 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Toyota Tundra has 9 recalls and 97 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have?
The 2018 Toyota Tundra has 9 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Tundra?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Toyota Tundra are: Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Toyota Tundra safe to buy?
The 2018 Toyota Tundra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 9 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Tundra should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Tundra are: 2015, 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2022.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.