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2018 Toyota Tacoma Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes — runs 3.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
199Complaints
3Recalls
7Crashes
0Fires
2Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes (22.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Service Brakes complaints here are 3.0× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes44 · 22.1%RecalledRecall 18V888000
Fuel/propulsion System41 · 20.6%RecalledRecall 20V682000 · Recall 20V012000
Power Train29 · 14.6%not available
Engine25 · 12.6%not available
Fuel System, Gasoline23 · 11.6%RecalledRecall 20V682000 · Recall 20V012000
Vehicle Speed Control18 · 9%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES44 · 22.1%
POWER TRAIN29 · 14.6%
ENGINE25 · 12.6%
Unspecified / other23 · 11.6%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE23 · 11.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18 · 9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 · 6%
STRUCTURE:BODY10 · 5%
STEERING6 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 199 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 20V682000 · 2020 · reported 11/04/2020

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 20V012000 · 2020 · reported 01/13/2020

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

NHTSA campaign 18V888000 · 2018 · reported 12/13/2018

Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) ENGAGES WHEN ROAD SURFACES ARE SNOWY OR SLICK. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, I CANNOT STOP THE VEHICLE WITHIN A REASONABLE DISTANCE…”NHTSA complaint 11307450 — filed 02/06/2020 · SERVICE BRAKES
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA TAKOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND ACCELERATING, A WARNING MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STATED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11301693 — filed 01/24/2020 · SERVICE BRAKES
“VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE BRAKE SHUDDER WHILE DECELERATING FROM FREEWAY SPEEDS. AS THE BRAKES HEAT UP, THE BRAKE SHUDDER GETS MORE AND MORE PRONOUNCED. I…”NHTSA complaint 11269441 — filed 10/18/2019 · SERVICE BRAKES

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 44 of 199 NHTSA complaints (22.1%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (41), power train (29), engine (25). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2018 Toyota Tacoma have?

199 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2018 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V682000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2018 Toyota Tacoma's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.