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Toyota Tundra 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Toyota Tundra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

100Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
10Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V685000.

Brakes22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems22 complaints

22 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V122000.

Fuel and Propulsion System18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V012000.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V920000.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V410000, 21V688000.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V831000Reported December 20, 2017 - 649 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 649 vehicles across all affected models.

18V122000Reported February 20, 2018 - 64,901 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 64,901 vehicles across all affected models.

18V685000Reported October 4, 2018 - 168,187 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 168,187 vehicles across all affected models.

18V711000Reported October 11, 2018 - 508 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 508 vehicles across all affected models.

20V012000Reported January 13, 2020 - 1,830,752 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,830,752 vehicles across all affected models.

20V410000Reported July 15, 2020 - 183,397 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 183,397 vehicles across all affected models.

21V688000Reported September 2, 2021 - 158,489 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 158,489 vehicles across all affected models.

21V920000Reported November 23, 2021 - 22,462 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 22,462 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20173
201825
201910
202010
20213
202217
20238
20245
202512
20267
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.