2018 Toyota Tacoma: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

3Safety recalls
198Owner complaints
4Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

3 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

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 RAV
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, an
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.

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 16 owner complaints
Paint peeling / rust — 6 owner complaints
Transmission slipping / jerking / failure — 6 owner complaints
Brake problems — 3 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Service Brakes
46
Fuel/Propulsion System
41
Power Train
29
Engine
25
Fuel System
24
Gasoline
24

Is 2018 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota Tacoma years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
124
2015
100
2016
323
2017
237
2018 ◀ this
198
2019
209

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Tacoma have?

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma has 3 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2018 Toyota Tacoma?

NHTSA has 198 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, paint peeling / rust, transmission slipping / jerking / failure. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.