Does the 2018 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma?

271 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma?

There are 294 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma.

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Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications, torque values, and reference data
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Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
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Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Maintenance & Lubrication
Specifications
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Technical Service Bulletins
Wiring Diagrams

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2018 Toyota Tacoma Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #18V88800013/12/2018Component: 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 se

Consequence

Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The

NHTSA #20V01200013/01/2020Component: 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

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

NHTSA #20V68200004/11/2020Component: 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

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, fre

TSB #11028712

Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic

TSB #11026308

Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the A-pillars on certain Tacoma vehicles with 040 Super White paint color. Although the

TSB #11022964

Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low.

TSB #11022945

Customer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process Job Aid

TSB #11022944

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 23TE08 COVERAGE FOR PAINT PEELING ON EXTERIOR DOOR FRAMES, FRONT INNER FENDERS AND A-PILLARS CERTAIN 2016-2022 MODEL YEAR TACOMA

TSB #11022943

TSB #11014186

Some 2016 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles with Super White (040) paint may exhibit paint peeling along the exterior window door frames, inner fender edges under the hood, and/or A-pillars. The affected panel(s) require repainting to address

TSB #11014176

21TD03 Final Reminder

Showing the 8 most recent of 294 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20181106Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported1 injured

CROSSING STREET GOING STRAIGHT EASTBOUND ON GREEN LIGHT, ROAD CONSTRUCTION GOING ON. TRUCK STOPPED COMPLETELY ON MIDDLE OF ROAD, THINKING THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME. NO VEHICLE IN FRONT JUST SHADO

20230318Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

Pulling vehicle into the garage on a cold morning (15 deg F). Hydraulic booster/brake master cylinder suddenly stopped providing boost pressure and brake pedal dropped to the floor. With no braking ef

20211021Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

I got in a car accident another car hit me T-bone right between the driver a d passenger door sideairbags werenât deployed at all the incident cause me to jump into de sidewalk run over a sign and n

20210128Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

I WAS INVOKED IN A FRONT END COLLISION MY BRAKES DIDN'T STOP FAST ENOUGH MY PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE BOTTOM FLOOR AND MY TPS RADAR COLLISION WARNING DIDN'T ACTIVATE WHAT CAN I DO ?

20210128Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGCrash reported

I WAS INVOKED IN A FRONT END COLLISION MY BRAKES DIDN'T STOP FAST ENOUGH MY PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE BOTTOM FLOOR AND MY TPS RADAR COLLISION WARNING DIDN'T ACTIVATE WHAT CAN I DO ?

Showing the 5 most serious of 271 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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