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2018 Toyota Tundra Recalls

9 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Dec 23, 2021

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Toyota Tundra average of 8.4 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System, appearing in 2 campaigns.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Toyota Tundra recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 21E103000

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Dec 23, 2021

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

Safety consequence

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V920000

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Nov 23, 2021

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

Safety consequence

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V688000

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Sep 2, 2021

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.

Safety consequence

An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V410000

Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Jul 15, 2020

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

If the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn signal or hazard lamp functions have been activated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB12/20TA12.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V012000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Jan 13, 2020

What is recalled

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 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 for Lexus vehicles.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V711000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Oct 11, 2018

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The accessory all-weather floormats may have been counted twice when creating the load carrying capacity modification label, resulting in the capacity modification label incorrectly overstating the additional weight by 10 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety consequence

Since the incorrect label is not within 1% of the additional weight, the vehicles are not compliant with the FMVSS.

Manufacturer remedy

All vehicle owners will be sent a corrected label. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0Z.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V685000

Electrical System › Software

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Oct 4, 2018

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety consequence

If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V122000

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Feb 20, 2018

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety consequence

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V-685. The software remedy for 18V-685 includes the updates to the software for this recall.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V831000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Dec 20, 2017

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety consequence

An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2018 Toyota Tundra recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have?

This verified dataset contains 9 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 Toyota Tundra. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Toyota Tundra?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology