Fitment on this one is exact: the 2018 Toyota Tacoma factory service and repair manual is keyed to this model year and to the engine sitting in front of you, whether that is the 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) or the 2.7L four-cylinder (2TR-FE), so the tolerances and tightening sequences you work to are the ones Toyota published for this truck and not close figures carried over from an adjacent year or a different cab.
Engines
- 3.5L 3500CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.7L 2700CC l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Limited
- SR, 4D Pickup Crew Cab
- SR, 4D Pickup Extra Cab
- SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab
- SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab
- TRD Off-Road, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, Automatic Trans
- TRD Off-Road, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, Standard Trans
- TRD Off-Road, 4D Pickup Crew Cab
- TRD Off-Road, 4D Pickup Extra Cab
- TRD Pro, Automatic Trans
- TRD Pro, Standard Trans
- TRD Sport, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, Automatic Trans
- TRD Sport, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, Standard Trans
- TRD Sport, 4D Pickup Crew Cab
- TRD Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic Trans
- TRD Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard Trans
- TRD Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab
Known issues on the 2018 Tacoma. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the hydraulic brake master cylinder: improper machining of the cylinder may result in internal damage, and the reduced brake performance that follows can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle. The other two are both filed against the gasoline fuel pump, each one part of a wider campaign covering multiple Toyota models, and both carry the same consequence: if the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 271 complaints for the year and Toyota has issued 167 technical service bulletins.
Whether the job in the bay is a master cylinder replacement, a stall traced back to the fuel pump, or a scheduled service on a TRD Off-Road, it holds you to Toyota's own procedure and the right figure for a 2018 Tacoma.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highland
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tun
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owner
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylin
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January
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
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
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.
Customer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process Job Aid
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
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
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
21TD03 Final Reminder
Showing the 8 most recent of 293 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
CROSSING STREET GOING STRAIGHT EASTBOUND ON GREEN LIGHT, ROAD CONSTRUCTION GOING ON. TRUCK STOPPED COMPLETELY ON MIDDLE
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
I got in a car accident another car hit me T-bone right between the driver a d passenger door sideairbags weren’t deploy
THE CAR WAS PUT IN REVERSE IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. AS I TURNED THE WHEEL AS IT WAS IN REVERSE THE CAR BE
Pulling vehicle into the garage on a cold morning (15 deg F). Hydraulic booster/brake master cylinder suddenly stopped p
Showing the 5 most serious of 202 complaints filed with NHTSA.
