2018 Toyota Tacoma: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 202 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
202
Complaints
3
Recalls
7
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
21.8
Severity index
Severity index 21.8 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 121 2018 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2018 Toyota Tacoma ranks 106 of 121 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 12% of its model-year peers. See the full 2018 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 46 | 22.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 41 | 20.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 29 | 14.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | 12.4% |
| ENGINE | 25 | 12.4% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 24 | 11.9% |
| GASOLINE | 24 | 11.9% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 19 | 9.4% |
The single most-reported system is SERVICE BRAKES, cited in 46 of 202 complaints (22.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 13 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V682000 | 04/11/2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, |
| 20V012000 | 13/01/2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and ce |
| 18V888000 | 13/12/2018 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.