2018 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (26), Service Brakes (22), Fuel/Propulsion System (16).
Key takeaways
- 99 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 26% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 22% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 16% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 13% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 13 | 13% |
| Engine | 11 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 5% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 4% |
| Structure | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-06-11
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.
Air Bags - filed 2026-06-08
Vehicle never been crash or hit by other car, but is showing problem with the air bag system
Structure - filed 2026-05-06
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...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.