2018 TOYOTA TACOMA

266 complaints filed with NHTSA.

266
Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

NHTSA Safety Rating

Not Rated/5
Overall
Not Rated/5
Front Crash
Not Rated/5
Side Crash
4/5
Rollover

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
SERVICE BRAKES42
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM41
POWER TRAIN29
ENGINE24
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER21
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12
STRUCTURE:BODY8
SUSPENSION6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING6
STEERING5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS4
SEAT BELTS2

Recalls (3)

18V88800013/12/2018

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.

20V01200013/01/2020

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 certain Lexus NX 300,

20V68200004/11/2020

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, 2019-2020 Tundra, 20

Recent Complaints

20260115FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Truck has strong smell of fuel in the cab

20251212ENGINE

While driving I can here a ticking sound coming from the motor and it gets worse while I pick up speed

20251126SERVICE BRAKES

The brake actuator assembly is leaking brake fluid and is dripping onto the brake lever and onto the floorboard. This concern has been inspected and confirmed by a local Toyota dealership. This problem is a known safety recall by Toyota (Safety Recall J06).

20251117SERVICE BRAKES

The brake master cylinder seal is broken and causing brake fluid to leak into the floorboard of the cab near the brake pedal.

20251113STRUCTURE:BODY

The 3rd generation Tacomas rear cabin vents (2 vents) allow water to enter the cabin because they are not tight to the body or sealed properly. The water leaks down the back wall and forward onto the floor soaking the carpet and padding underneath. The water in the carpet/padding has yielded mildew/mold throughout (water goes all the way to the front of the truck). The water also leaks through a floor grommet into a section where the cab mount bolts are and significant rust develops. Not only is

20251113UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The 3rd generation Tacomas rear cabin vents (2 vents) allow water to enter the cabin because they are not tight to the body or sealed properly. The water leaks down the back wall and forward onto the floor soaking the carpet and padding underneath. The water in the carpet/padding has yielded mildew/mold throughout (water goes all the way to the front of the truck). The water also leaks through a floor grommet into a section where the cab mount bolts are and significant rust develops. Not only is

20251009ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that upon retrieving the Carfax report after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy, and the vehicle seller was not the title holder. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 32,000, and the contact later discovered that the mileage was over 200,000 through the Carfax report.   Â

20251001FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The fuel pump as stopped working the vehicle will not start and the 4x4 is showing that it is not working. The vehicle is available for inspection. Thankfully this happened while the vehicle was sitting over night but we had driven it the evening before it just stopped running. the Fuel system could have failed while we were driving anywhere. It has not been inspected by anyone else. it is sitting in our driveway and my husband has done a lot of trouble shooting as to what could be wrong and al

20250906SERVICE BRAKES

The master cylinder is leaking brake fluid into the cab and is dripping behind the brake pedal. There is brake fluid in the wiring harness that goes to the brake switch as well. This is a known fire hazard from other vehicle manufacturers.

20250906ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The master cylinder is leaking brake fluid into the cab and is dripping behind the brake pedal. There is brake fluid in the wiring harness that goes to the brake switch as well. This is a known fire hazard from other vehicle manufacturers.

20250906FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

The master cylinder is leaking brake fluid into the cab and is dripping behind the brake pedal. There is brake fluid in the wiring harness that goes to the brake switch as well. This is a known fire hazard from other vehicle manufacturers.

20250828UNKNOWN OR OTHER

After a couple of years of owning my truck, the paint started on my hood and roof started to turn white and fade. I don’t understand why Toyota uses this type of paint that’s going to get messed up after a couple of years. Also after 4 years of owning the truck, the suspension is all messed up (never took the truck off road or driven it anywhere else but the streets and now they make noises like crazy

20250828SUSPENSION

After a couple of years of owning my truck, the paint started on my hood and roof started to turn white and fade. I don’t understand why Toyota uses this type of paint that’s going to get messed up after a couple of years. Also after 4 years of owning the truck, the suspension is all messed up (never took the truck off road or driven it anywhere else but the streets and now they make noises like crazy

20250828STRUCTURE:BODY

After a couple of years of owning my truck, the paint started on my hood and roof started to turn white and fade. I don’t understand why Toyota uses this type of paint that’s going to get messed up after a couple of years. Also after 4 years of owning the truck, the suspension is all messed up (never took the truck off road or driven it anywhere else but the streets and now they make noises like crazy

20250825EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Third break light has started to leak inside the cab of vehicle. Causing a wet musty smell, possibly mold, and staining.

20250825UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Third break light has started to leak inside the cab of vehicle. Causing a wet musty smell, possibly mold, and staining.

20250820STRUCTURE:BODY

The clear coat on the exterior paint of the truck has failed. This has left the base coat paint exposed which means the metal frame is susceptible to rusting now.

20250717SERVICE BRAKES

yes has been inspected by the manufacturer and they fixed it but I want to file a claim.

20250717FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

yes has been inspected by the manufacturer and they fixed it but I want to file a claim.

20250717FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

yes has been inspected by the manufacturer and they fixed it but I want to file a claim.