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2018 Toyota Tacoma Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,400,615 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 278 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 20, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V682000 2020-11-04 1,525,742 affected
Defect

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, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus…

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V012000 2020-01-13 1,830,752 affected
Defect

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 certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350…

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 18V888000 2018-12-13 44,121 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
44
5crashes1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
41
POWER TRAIN
29
ENGINE
25
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
23
1crashes1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
STRUCTURE:BODY
11
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
6
1crashes
Total complaints278

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“What failed: the clear coat finish on the exterior paint of my 2018 toyota tacoma has failed (cracking) in two separate locations on the same vehicle, indicating a manufacturing defect rather than normal wear. In late 2024, I discovered clear coat cracking on the roof and hood. I reported this to…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2026-07-08

“The cabin pressure vents, located at the rear of the cab below the rear window on the body frame have failed. The seal on the exterior of the vents has dry rotted. This has caused an extensive amount of water intrusion that is undetectable until it has been present long enough to cause mildew…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2026-06-29

“Am filing this complaint regarding a power steering rack leak on my [2018] toyota tacoma with [83,000] miles, which I purchased used three months ago from fred anderson toyota of greer in south carolina. The dealer represented the vehicle as having passed a 160-point inspection and implied…”

STEERING · reported 2026-05-18

“Paint has been peeling from door handles and front bumper”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2026-05-01

“I was traveling southbound on I-25 when the flatbed truck in front of me came to a sudden stop. I was unable to stop in time to avoid rear-ending the truck. The airbags did not deploy upon impact.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2026-05-01

“I was traveling southbound on I-25 when the flatbed truck in front of me came to a sudden stop. I was unable to stop in time to avoid rear-ending the truck. The airbags did not deploy upon impact.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-05-01

“The contact owns a 2018 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the brake pedal was spongy while depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure persisted, and the contact discovered oil on the bottom of his shoe before discovering oil in the driver’s side footwell. Upon…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2026-03-27

“The break booster has failed or started since the break fluid is leaking inside the cab. And other trucks from the same year as my truck did have a recall for the break master cylinder failing. My breaks could potentially go out fully and I wont be able to stop. My problem has been confirmed by my…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-03-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA19001 Opened 2019-04-19 · closed 2024-09-19

Electrical overstress

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma as of July 20, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.