2018 Toyota Tacoma Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 209 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

56/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2018 Toyota Tacoma

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record

209

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Toyota Tacoma (3)

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

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available…

NHTSA #20V682000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus…

NHTSA #20V012000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder

Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's…

NHTSA #18V888000

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Toyota Tacoma

Based on 209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes

Fuel/propulsion System

Power Train

Fuel System

Unknown Or Other

Structure

Engine

Electrical System

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Toyota Tacoma — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012, 2016 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Toyota Tacoma

Is the 2018 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Toyota Tacoma has 3 recall campaigns and 209 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Tacoma have?

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma has 3 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 Tacoma?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma are: Service Brakes, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train, Fuel System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2018 Toyota Tacoma safe to buy?

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Toyota Tacoma should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Tacoma are: 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2012, 2016.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.