2018 Toyota TUNDRA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
99 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
7,900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 48 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 26 of 99 complaints (26.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 31 | 31.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 15 | 15.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 13 | 13.1% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 5.1% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 4.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 22 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
Electrical System: 26; Service Brakes: 22; Fuel/Propulsion System: 16; Vehicle Speed Control: 14; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 13; Unknown Or Other: 13; Engine: 11; Air Bags: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 36 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 36; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (36). 51 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 6 |
2017: 3; 2018: 25; 2019: 10; 2020: 10; 2021: 3; 2022: 17; 2023: 8; 2024: 5; 2025: 12; 2026: 6
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 31 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 15 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 13 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11053745 · 2017-12-10 (December 10, 2017)
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE MALFUNCTION CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, TRAILER BRAKE ERROR, PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM MALFUNCTION LIGHTS. TRUCK. MALFUNCTION IS INTERMITTENT AT ALL SPEEDS AND DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Owner-reported narrative. 184 miles reported. Look up ODI 11053745 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11053867 · 2017-12-11 (December 11, 2017)
CAR PURCHASED 10/09/2018 PRE-COLLISION MALFUNCTION AND TRAILER BRAKE ERROR 11/04/2018, 11/16/2018, 12/5/2018 LIGHT COMES AND GOES INTERMITTENTLY. ESPECIALLY DURING RAINY AND WINDY WEATHER DROPPED OFF AT TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOYOTA OF SELMA IN SELMA CA. DIAGNOSIS AS DTC C1435 DETECTED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS DEALER HAS NOT REMEDIED PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11053867 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11316568 · 2020-03-06 (March 6, 2020)
I HAD 2 WARNING MESSAGES APPEAR ON THE DASH WHILST DRIVING: 1. TRAILER BRAKE ERROR (IF TOWING COME TO A SAFE STOP WITH MANUAL CONTROLS.) CONTACT DEALER. 2. PRE COLLISION SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. VISIT YOUR DEALER. THE MESSAGES WOULD NOT CLEAR, DROVE 80 MILES (FREEWAY) OR SO HOME, TRUCK WAS RUNNING FINE, NO ISSUES ON THAT SIDE, THE FOLLOWING DAY I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED (AAA) DUE TO THE PRE COLLISION SYSTEM FAILURE ERROR... I GET A MESSAGE FROM THE DEALER TO SAY I HAVE FUEL CONTAMINATION AND IT'LL COST $1400 PLUS TANK REFILL, NO MENTION OF THE ER…
Owner-reported narrative. 33,954 miles reported. Look up ODI 11316568 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11328964 · 2020-06-15 (June 15, 2020)
I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR POTENTIAL FUEL PUMP FAILURE FROM TOYOTA IN JAN. 2020. IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS AND NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IS NOT ASSISTING WITH RESOLUTION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11328964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11076853 · 2018-03-08 (March 8, 2018)
PRE COLLISION LIGHT COMES ON WITH THE VEHICLE ONLY HAVING 300 MILES ON IT. CYCLE ON AND OFF TO RESET BUT THE LIGHT STAYS ON. RECOMMEND REPLACING THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE PCS. POLLED OTHER 2018 TUNDRAS AND 85% OF THE THEM ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THE FEBRUARY RECALL DID NOT FIX THIS ISSUE. LIGHT WILL COME ON ONCE THE TRUCK HAS BEEN TURNED ON.
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11076853 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11205583 · 2019-05-03 (May 3, 2019)
I PURCHASED A 2018 TOYOTA, TUNDRA TRUCK IN 1/2018. ON 3/5/19 AT APPRX 8 AM. I ASSUME AN ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED BENEATH THE CENTER CONSOLE. WHILE AT A STANDSTILL, ON MY DRIVEWAY, AROUND 8 AM, A FIRE STARTED INSIDE THE TOYOTA.THE FIRE COULD NOT BE EXTINGUISHED WITH WATER AND CONTINUED TO GROW AND ONLY AFTER A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS USED WAS THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED. THE FLAMES HAD CONSUMED THE PLASTIC IN THE CENTER CONSOLE TO THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT. THE FIRE HAD RUN ALONG THE SAME PATH THAT THE WIRE RUN WHICH COULD BE VISUALLY SEEN. WE TRIED TO MO…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205583 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11499372 · 2022-12-29 (December 29, 2022)
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure…
Owner-reported narrative. 83,877 miles reported. Look up ODI 11499372 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11514022 · 2023-03-27 (March 27, 2023)
Fuel pump needs replacement . If it failed while driving it could have made the vehicle stall creating a hazard. The vehicle was brought to the dealership and it was confirmed the fuel pump was bad. No warning light came on. The problem was notice while trying to start the vehicle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11514022 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11450114 · 2022-02-03 (February 3, 2022)
Vehicle is having same exact issues as recall 21TH01 but toyota says it's not under recall. Vehicle is currently at the dealership and is being repaired because it is not safe to drive with the steering issue. Dealer agrees that it should be covered.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11450114 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11466025 · 2022-05-25 (May 25, 2022)
At start up there is “Thump” noise on left side and it appears to be steering column issue. Took my truck to my local dealer and they couldn’t replicate.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11466025 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11457731 · 2022-03-21 (March 21, 2022)
While driving, multiple warning lights come on and multiple warnings scroll on the dash. Transmission shifting becomes irregular, hard, slipping, pre-collision alert fails, adaptive cruise control fails, ABS system deactivates. I know of this occurring on multiple other Toyota vehicles as well. This has happened three times and only resolves when battery is disconnected. Weeks or months goes by and it recurs.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11457731 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11592291 · 2024-06-03 (June 3, 2024)
I was inspecting the vehicle for an extended warranty company the issue was the transmission. I was in the process of inspecting the vehicle when I was installing the Blue Diver to retrieve the stored codes in the system when I leaned in to turned the accessory key the vehicle started in gear and drove froward. Causing the left front door to close on me from the lift.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11592291 at NHTSA ↗