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Consumers have lots of choices when it comes to finding a capable full-size truck. What appeals to many drivers is that the latest Tundra lineup claims to be the “definition of strength.” Unfortunately, that’s not what we see with the 2018 Toyota Tundra. This full-size pickup features many faults from the shoddy electrical system to the malfunctioning electronic stability control. Maybe the slogan should be the definition of inadequacy instead.
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NHTSA Complaints for the 2018 Toyota Tundra
| Complaint Category | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Engine | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | |
| Steering | |
| Air Bags |
Problems with the Electrical System
Most components in a modern vehicle require the use of the electrical system to operate correctly. When something in this critical system is defective, it affects the entire performance.
One NHTSA review illustrates what happens when the electrical system malfunctions and puts people in harm’s way. It says, “I purchased a 2018 Toyota Truck in 1/2018. On 3/5/19 at approximately 8 am, I assume an electrical fire started beneath the center console. While at a standstill, in my driveway, around 8 am, a fire started inside the Toyota. The fire could not be extinguished with water and continued to grow and only after a fire extinguisher was used was the fire extinguished. The flames had consumed the plastic in the center console to the automatic gear shift. The fire had run along the same path as the wire which could be visually seen. We tried to move the vehicle a distance from a building but could not shift it forward, only backwards. We contacted our insurance and after inspection they determined it was an electrical fire. There has been no aftermarket additional to this vehicle. We contacted Toyota and the vehicle was towed to the dealership on 3/8/19. A claim was filed with Toyota thereafter. It is now May 2019 and to date we do not have our car back nor know of the status of our claim. As an FYI, the truck was serviced on 8/2018 and they advised us that they had to replace the truck battery with a brand new battery on this same new car – something about not keeping the charge. The fire was on 3/5/19 and it is now 5/3/19 and we have not been advised on the status of the vehicle.”
If that’s not scary enough, almost 170,000 Toyota vehicles, including this Tundra were involved in a massive recall labeled with NHTSA Campaign Number 18V685000. This is related to another electrical problem, mainly the air bag electronic control unit. It appears that the ECU detects a fault that doesn’t exist. When this happens, the air bag will not open during a crash. While many car owners will never need to deal with a car fire or non-deploying air bags, Tundra owners have the pleasure of facing both. Maybe it is Toyota’s way of illustrating their “strength?”
Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Tundra Electrical Problems
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SENSORS RANDOMLY MALFUNCTION AND FLASH FALSE WARNING LIGHTS. MY TRUCK WILL TELL ME TO BRAKE AND BEEP ALARMS AT ME EVEN IF NOTHING IS IN FRONT OF ME. THIS HAS HAPPENED AROUND 10 TIMES, AND ONE TIME MY TRUCK SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES ON THE INTERSTATE FOR NO REASON. LUCKILY THIS WAS AT NIGHT WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND. MYSELF AND MANY OTHER FOLKS HAVE HAD SERIOUS ISSUES WITH THIS SYSTEM AND TOYOTA DOES NOTHING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM.
TOYOTA’S PRE COLLISION SENSOR IS UNRELIABLE AND INTERMITTENTLY PRODUCES AN ERROR “PCS SENSOR UNAVAILABLE — CLEAN SENSOR”. THE SAFETY PORTION OF THIS COMPLAINT COMES WHEN DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROL IS SET. WHEN THE SENSOR NO LONGER DETECTS A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF YOU, AND THERE IS CLEARLY THERE, THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED BEFORE THE ERROR SHOWS ON THE DASH CLUSTER IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET ABOVE THE TRAFFIC FLOW. I EXPECT AND REALIZE THAT THIS SITUATION COULD OCCUR, AND I AVOID USING THE SYSTEM. HOWEVER, IF SOMEBODY NOT FAMILIAR WITH THIS FAULT IS USING THE PCS SENSOR AND DOES NOT REALIZE THIS PROBLEM, THEY WILL END UP REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE, POSSIBLY AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED BEFORE THE SYSTEM SHUTS ITSELF OFF AND LETS OFF THE THROTTLE. I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE. SEVERAL OTHERS ON DIFFERENT FORUMS HAVE DESCRIBED SIMILAR SITUATIONS WHERE ACCIDENTS HAVE BEEN NARROWLY AVOIDED BECAUSE OF THIS FAULT. THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE AND HAVE PULLED CODES FOR A FORWARD CAMERA COMMUNICATION ISSUE. A NEW CAMERA HAS BEEN ORDERED AND WILL BE INSTALLED NEXT WEEK.
Problems with the Brakes
Today’s driver depends on the braking system with their life. It’s expected to stop a vehicle before it collides into something else. In addition, newer braking technology helps you know when it’s time to brake. The downside to that is when the software and systems start to fail.
One NHTSA user documents this very situation. The review states, “Pre-Collision System Warning and Brake Warning Light keeps coming on and warning me for no reason. Toyota has reset the sensor 3 times so far and the system keeps failing. My biggest concern is the vehicle will start braking for no reason and end up getting rear-ended by another vehicle. This has been happening since we bought the truck.”
The automaker doesn’t have a lot to say about this situation. They do offer some guidance regarding the Pre-Collision System, just in case the average consumer is an idiot. In Service Bulletin # T-SB-0059-18, they suggest turning off the system whenever planning to drive off-road, use chains for winter weather, tow another vehicle or use the truck as a tow vehicle. It appears that the automaker is going to start offering driver’s education classes. Considering how well they make their vehicles, it might be best to pass on getting advice from them.
Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Tundra Brake Problems
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER’S SIDE WHEEL. WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS TANGLED IN THE WHEEL. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTIVATED, BUT IT CAUSED MORE DAMAGE TO THE RIM AND REAR DRIVER’S SIDE WHEEL. TEAM TOYOTA OF GLEN MILLS DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SOMEONE TAMPERED WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,900.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,531.
Problems with the Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control is a modern system designed to help drivers keep control of their vehicles. It works in conjunction with other components to keep everyone safe on the road.
So far we’ve seen that the Toyota systems don’t provide a lot of confidence, but for further validation, just read this review from the NHTSA website. “Driving truck on freeway with cruise control at 80-85 mph. Road was flat and it was a clear sunny day. No cars near the truck and the pre-collision sensor went off causing the truck to almost emergency brake before I turned cruise control off. There was nothing in front of the truck to cause this. A few weeks before the pre-collision sensor and lane departure sensor went off and told me the truck needed to be taken to the dealer. The sensors have gone off a few times saying they are inoperable.”
It shouldn’t be a shocker that there is also a recall for these systems. According to NHTSA Campaign Number 18V122000 over 64,000 models might have an electrical interference in the power supply circuit that causes the electronic stability control system to deactivate. When that happens, this truck no longer complies with the FMVSS standards. This truck might have been tough – back in the caveman days before modern tech came to be. Now, it just seems to fail on so many levels.
Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Tundra ESC Problems
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE FOLLOWING LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH SOME OF THEM FLASHING AND LOUD BEEPING SOUND, ALSO DISPLAYED THE FOLLOWING ERRORS ON THE CENTER LCD.
LIGHTS: ABS, BRAKE, 4LO, 4HI, HAZARD TRIANGLE, BSM, TRACTION CONTOL, RCTA.
WARNING MESSAGES:
DRIVE START CONTROL MALFUNCTION, VISIT YOUR DEALER.
BLIND SPOT MONITOR MALFUNCTION, VISIT YOUR DEALER.
TRAILER BRAKE ERROR, IF TOEING COME TO A SAFE STOP WITH MANUAL CONTROLS, CONTACT DEALER.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT MALFUNCTION, VISIT YOUR DEALER.
WHEN THIS HAPPENED I PULLED OVER TO A STOP, PLACED THE TRUCK IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF. WAITED 10 SEC AND TURNED IT BACK ON, SAME MESSAGES AND LIGHTS WERE ON.
APROX 30SEC LATER ALL LIGHTS TURNED OFF AND EVERYTHING WAS BACK TO NORMAL.
VEHICLE PRE COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS) MALFUNCTION/OFF LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE UPON ENGINE START AND TURN OFF ONCE SEVERAL MINUTES HAVE PASSED WHEN DRIVING. LIGHT SEEMS TO ILLUMINATE MORE OFTEN WHEN THE TEMP IS <40F. UNKNOWN IF THE PRE COLLISION SYSTEM IS ACTUALLY WORKING WHEN THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
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Complaint Data
| Category | Fuel/propulsion System |
| Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| State | TX |
| Description | It shows online that a 2018 toyota tundra has a recall for fuel pump and a recall is a recall and it is not showing and I feel like our toyota tundra was deleted for a recall for our fuel pump to be replaced mine has went out but toyota tundra told us at cowboy toyota because it has more than 90,000 miles that it will not be covered. I feel like if there is a recall for our ecm and our fuel pump that a recall is a recall. I need to talk to someone to make a complaint. This is ridiculous I have never had a problem with any of my toyotas and I feel there is a defective part for my 2018 toyota tundra if you google my truck make and model it does show there is a recall for my truck regardless of mileage. If you google it you will see that it is on recall for a 2018 toyota tundra 5. 7 v8 fuel pump recall. |
| Category | Seats |
| Date | Jan 22, 2023 |
| State | TX |
| Description | The drivers side front seat. The heated seat over heats. The seat left a quarter size blister on my right side buttocks. I do have a case number with toyota. The vehicle has been inspected by one of toyota's field agents. I'm still waiting on the results. I can provide you with all of the complete details. My contact information. Email [xxx]/ telephone number [xxx] “information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Category | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| State | TX |
| Description | The contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,877. |
| Category | Air Bags |
| Date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| State | TX |
| Description | The contact owned a 2018 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 65mph, he was involved in a head-on collision with an unknown vehicle. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was provided medical attention. The occupant of the front passenger seat sustained a sternum injury and medical attention was provided. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and sent an investigator to evaluate the vehicle, who informed them that the crash did not warrant an air bag deployment. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 96. 000. |
| Category | Wheels |
| Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| State | NJ |
| Description | Oem valve stem broke off on two tires at the same time causing possible collision due to abrupt loss of air. |
| Category | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| State | KS |
| Description | All of a sudden the pre-collision system malfunctions and stops working and the lights go on in the dashboard and then causes the cruse control to stop working as well. I took it to toyota and they stated they did not know what the cause of it would be. |
| Category | Steering:column |
| Date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| State | IN |
| Description | The contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra. The contact stated while making a turn she heard a squeaking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred while pulling out the parking spot and she heard a loud snap which caused the vehicle to lose control. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new steering column, and clockspring spiral cable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 50,000. |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Jul 10, 2022 |
| State | VA |
| Description | I had the same issue as in recall 21th01. Had to have my rack and pinion replaced june 2022. Although my steering rack was not one of the "affected" units, I have seen another 2018 had to have its rack replaced one month before I had mine replaced. This is a major safety issue, if a steering rack goes bad, a complete loss of steering could occur, imagine going down a mountain when your steering rack gives out, serious injuries or death. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine |
| Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| State | NV |
| Description | Check engine light came on and after scanning code p2445 'secondary air injection pump stuck off' was the error. Vehicle went into lower power mode, which is very unsafe for highway driving. The secondary air injection pump issues have plagued toyota v8's for many years and I had hoped they'd fixed the issue by the 2nd generation tundras, I guess not. Dealer replaced the secondary air injection pump for about 0 and noted that there was moisture in the pump, which caused it to short out - very similar to issues reported by other toyota v8 owners. Toyota has a 10 year warranty on the secondary air injection pumps for 2007-2010 tundras and 2008-2010 sequoia models - but no other years/models. It's time that toyota recall these vehicles and fix them properly, or extend the warranty to all years/models. |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | May 25, 2022 |
| State | NY |
| Description | At start up there is “thump†noise on left side and it appears to be steering column issue. Took my truck to my local dealer and they couldn't replicate. |
| Category | Visibility/wiper |
| Date | May 04, 2022 |
| State | TX |
| Description | I was driving on the highway and as I was entering an exit, I heard a loud bang like a shot gun blast. I was on my way back to work from lunch, so I pulled into my office's parking lot. I look at my vehicle's dash display screen to see if a tire had blown. I exited my vehicle and walked around, but didn't notice any damage. Later that afternoon on my way home I heard wind whistling in the vehicle, I checked my windows, but they were all closed. I then opened the sun screen and that is when I noticed a huge hole in the center of my sunroof. The center of the sunroof had blown out. |
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Apr 01, 2022 |
| State | OH |
| Description | The contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra. The contact stated that when he took his vehicle to be serviced for regular maintenance, he was advised that the vehicle was leaking oil however, there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he was also advised that it was a known issue with his model vehicle, and that the failure might cause a fire. The contact stated that he then contacted the dealer and the manufacturer however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 66,000. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| State | MI |
| Description | Toyota corporate as well as toyota of kirkland washington failed to inform me of an open recall associated with my 2018 toyota tundra pertaining to possible engine fire due to electrical failure in headlight assembly. |
| Category | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings |
| Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| State | NY |
| Description | While driving, multiple warning lights come on and multiple warnings scroll on the dash. Transmission shifting becomes irregular, hard, slipping, pre-collision alert fails, adaptive cruise control fails, abs system deactivates. I know of this occurring on multiple other toyota vehicles as well. This has happened three times and only resolves when battery is disconnected. Weeks or months goes by and it recurs. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Feb 11, 2022 |
| State | OR |
| Description | Factory trailer brake controler failed nearly causing collision I was pulling a rv that is over 5 thousand pounds when not loaded we were loaded with holding tanks full when I needed to stop had to go into next lane to avoid collision |
| Category | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Feb 03, 2022 |
| State | TX |
| Description | The contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v688000 (exterior lighting, electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated the parts were not yet available. The contact called another local dealer mike shaw toyota (3232 I-69 access rd, robstown, tx 78380, (361) 238-8080) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle and a possible fire. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
| Category | Engine, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train |
| Date | Feb 03, 2022 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Emissions control pump and valves. It is available for inspection. Truck would only reach 60 mph. Pressing the accelerator further causes the truck to slow down. Yes dealer diagnosed parts that need replacing. Not inspected by manufacturer or others. See dealer for service light would shine at engine startup for two weeks prior to this problem. I don't know if this pertained to this problem. |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Feb 03, 2022 |
| State | WI |
| Description | Vehicle is having same exact issues as recall 21th01 but toyota says it's not under recall. Vehicle is currently at the dealership and is being repaired because it is not safe to drive with the steering issue. Dealer agrees that it should be covered. |
| Category | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| State | LA |
| Description | The contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v688000 (exterior lighting, electrical system) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts are not available. |
| Category | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| State | LA |
| Description | The contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, both front headlights would intermittently go dim without warning. The contact then received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 21v688000 (exterior lighting, electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. Vin tool confirms parts are not available. |
| Category | Fuel/propulsion System |
| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| State | MI |
| Description | My 2018 tundra is having the fuel pump issue that is described in the recall. Toyota tells me that I need a new one. My vehicle does not show up on the toyota fuel pump recall list. |
| Category | Tires |
| Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| State | FL |
| Description | The contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra equipped with bridgestone tires, tire line: dueler, tire size: 275/55/r20, dot number: (n/a). The contact stated while driving 75 mph, there was a rumbling from the vehicle for five seconds, then the rear driver's side tire detached. The contact pulled over and replaced the detached tire with the spare. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The vin was not available. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| State | FL |
| Description | The vehicle does not recognize the trailer braking system. Vehicle trailer braking system not working |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| State | OK |
| Description | Vehicle was diagnosed with having a left rear speed sensor and speed sensor wire was broken due to a piece of plastic part came separated from the wheel. Have all kinds of lights come on dashboard and flash on and off, until sensor is replaced with new at an astronomical rate, which cannot be replaced at this time. Feel that the vehicle should be considered recalled for this issue, as the wire is just hanging there, attached to the wheel underneath and should be fixed and attached somewhere else, where it is not less likely to be pulled or disruptive on the future, by other vehicles like mine is. Should be on a recall list as I do not know if other toyota owners are experiencing the same problem. The lights on the dashboard just blink off/on continuously, even when it starts and from the time the vehicle stops. Cannot see the speed on the dashboard when you are driving down the road. |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control |
| Date | Sep 01, 2020 |
| State | WA |
| Description | The bluetooth signal (phone calling) keep disconnecting. The dealer, toyota of seattle tried to fix 4 times and they replaced the unit last time but I still have the same problem. They keep blaming on apple iphone. |
| Category | Air Bags |
| Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| State | CO |
| Description | While driving my 2018 tundra sr5 a warning light came on saying " sr5 airbag system malfunction. I know it was a recall on this issue back in 2018 but my vehicle was not on that recall |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| State | IL |
| Description | 2018 tundra integrated brake controller intermittently disconnects truck from trailer when attempting to brake. Truck brakes stop are activated but trailer is disconnected. Tires begin to smoke and there is a burning smell from the tiresnot being able to slow or stop the trailer. We have taken 4 trips and it happens on all of them. Toyota dealership said they don't have a fix. Hundreds of the same complaint on the internet. This form only allows date entry for one incident. But the occurrence is every trip. In fact, we don't have brakes connection now and toyota dealership says they don't have a fix. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Jul 07, 2020 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Trailer brakes are no longer functioning lost gain output to trailer brakes. While riding down the highway for 2 hours the worrying came up saying - no trailer -came on, in the heads up display what I got home I used my fluke meter to determine that I had no output to the trailer brakes. |
| Category | Fuel/propulsion System |
| Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I received a safety recall notice for potential fuel pump failure from toyota in jan. 2020. It has been 6 months and no solution has been announced and the local dealership is not assisting with resolution. *tr |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | May 07, 2020 |
| State | FL |
| Description | I was driving down the road and got into the left turn lane and when I applied the breaks the pedal seemed extremely lose and the truck was unable to stop. Luckily there was no traffic and I was able to go up and make the turn extremely slowly. When I got home I noticed that the truck was leaking break fluid. *tr |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine |
| Date | Mar 06, 2020 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I had 2 warning messages appear on the dash whilst driving: 1. Trailer brake error (if towing come to a safe stop with manual controls.) contact dealer. 2. Pre collision system malfunction. Visit your dealer. The messages would not clear, drove 80 miles (freeway) or so home, truck was running fine, no issues on that side, the following day I had the vehicle towed (aaa) due to the pre collision system failure error... I get a message from the dealer to say I have fuel contamination and it'll cost 00 plus tank refill, no mention of the error codes that were on! Apparently they said due to a mis-fire it throws those codes. I never felt and mis-firing while driving, we picked the truck up, filled half the tank added injector cleaner as a precaution...... There were no running problems, the error codes have gone.... A electrical anomaly.... |
| Category | Electrical System, Service Brakes |
| Date | Feb 04, 2020 |
| State | FL |
| Description | 1st off, I drive a 2018 tundra, my integrated trailer brake controller doesnt apply brakes on any trailer. It throws an error message and will not work on any trailer type settings. Had trailer checked and tested with other vehicles and trailer works fine. And of course the same exact issue is all over the internet since 2016 and up, with no fix or responibilites taken on toyotas part. Not habing trailer brakes is a very dangerous situation and believe that if I paid for the brake system I should have to buy an aftermarket one just to pull my trailers safely. 2nd issue is once again electrical, the radio shut on and off every 10 minutes or so... Will not keep presets saved etc, told toyota and they tried to download and update and said the radio wouldn't except the download. Of course truck is out of the horrible offered 30k mile warranty.... So I have a 2018 tundra 4x4 that has a broken radio and can't even pull a trailer..... Hard to wanna make a payment for that kinda stuff. |
| Category | Electrical System, Electronic Stability Control |
| Date | Aug 17, 2019 |
| State | VA |
| Description | Driving down the road the following lights came on the dash some of them flashing and loud beeping sound, also displayed the following errors on the center lcd. Lights: abs, brake, 4lo, 4hi, hazard triangle, bsm, traction contol, rcta. Warning messages: drive start control malfunction, visit your dealer. Blind spot monitor malfunction, visit your dealer. Trailer brake error, if toeing come to a safe stop with manual controls, contact dealer. Rear cross traffic alert malfunction, visit your dealer. When this happened I pulled over to a stop, placed the truck in park and turned it off. Waited 10 sec and turned it back on, same messages and lights were on. Aprox 30sec later all lights turned off and everything was back to normal. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Jun 07, 2019 |
| State | PA |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra. While driving 25 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the rear driver's side wheel. While approaching an intersection, the brakes seized without warning when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the brake caliper was tangled in the wheel. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle with the emergency brake activated, but it caused more damage to the rim and rear driver's side wheel. Team toyota of glen mills (1050 baltimore pike, glen mills, pa 19342, (484) 407-0835) diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that someone tampered with the brake system, which caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 1906060300. The failure mileage was 13,900. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | May 31, 2019 |
| State | OR |
| Description | When its moist out. The cruise will auto cancel itself and the pcs failure lights up on the dash. Happens semi often. Dealer states they can't fix it but to bring it in when it happens again. The truck brakes for ghosts as I drive down the highway. They can't fix this either. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | May 03, 2019 |
| State | WA |
| Description | I purchased a 2018 toyota, tundra truck in 1/2018. On 3/5/19 at apprx 8 am. I assume an electrical fire started beneath the center console. While at a standstill, on my driveway, around 8 am, a fire started inside the toyota. The fire could not be extinguished with water and continued to grow and only after a fire extinguisher was used was the fire extinguished. The flames had consumed the plastic in the center console to the automatic gear shift. The fire had run along the same path that the wire run which could be visually seen. We tried to move the vehicle a distance from a building but could not shift it forward only backwards. We contacted our insurance and after inspection they determined it was an electrical fire. There has been no after market additions to this vehicle. We contacted toyota and the vehicle was towed to the dealership on3/8/19. A claim was filed with toyota (#[xxx]) thereafter. It is now may 2018 and to date we do not have our car back nor know of the status of our claim. As an fyi the truck was serviced on 8/2018 and they advised us that they had to replace the truck battery with a brand new battery on this same new car - something about not keeping the charge. The fire was on 3/5/19 and it is now 5/3/19 and we have not been advised on the status of the vehicle. On one of the phone calls I was advised that it was at product liability. One my phone call today they did not know when I would have my truck back or the outcome of the investigation. The truck's approximate mileage was 20k. I was advised by my state's ag that I was obligated to report this incident to you. I would like answers and I would like my 2018 toyota as it should be. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *tt |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | May 03, 2019 |
| State | WA |
| Description | I purchased a 2018 toyota, tundra truck in 1/2018. On 3/5/19 at apprx 8 am. I assume an electrical fire started beneath the center console. While at a standstill, on my driveway, around 8 am, a fire started inside the toyota. The fire could not be extinguished with water and continued to grow and only after a fire extinguisher was used was the fire extinguished. The flames had consumed the plastic in the center console to the automatic gear shift. The fire had run along the same path that the wire run which could be visually seen. We tried to move the vehicle a distance from a building but could not shift it forward only backwards. We contacted our insurance and after inspection they determined it was an electrical fire. There has been no after market additions to this vehicle. We contacted toyota and the vehicle was towed to the dealership on3/8/19. A claim was filed with toyota (#1903113498) thereafter. It is now may 2018 and to date we do not have our car back nor know of the status of our claim. As an fyi the truck was serviced on 8/2018 and they advised us that they had to replace the truck battery with a brand new battery on this same new car - something about not keeping the charge. The fire was on 3/5/19 and it is now 5/3/19 and we have not been advised on the status of the vehicle. On one of the phone calls I was advised that it was at product liability. One my phone call today they did not know when I would have my truck back or the outcome of the investigation. The truck's approximate mileage was 20k. I was advised by my state's ag that I was obligated to report this incident to you. I would like answers and I would like my 2018 toyota as it should be. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Apr 05, 2019 |
| State | OR |
| Description | Driving at 45mph comming upon an empty intersection with a stop light. Brakes came on and warnings flashed yet nothing in front of me. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| State | KY |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra. When the vehicle was started, the brake pedal traveled to the floor without warning. The vehicle was taken to kenny kent toyota (5600 division st, evansville, in 47715, (812) 618-0061) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 14,531. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Mar 17, 2019 |
| State | NC |
| Description | Toyota safety sense sensors randomly malfunction and flash false warning lights. My truck will tell me to brake and beep alarms at me even if nothing is in front of me. This has happened around 10 times, and one time my truck slammed on my brakes on the interstate for no reason. Luckily this was at night with no other vehicles around. Myself and many other folks have had serious issues with this system and toyota does nothing to acknowledge the problem. |
| Category | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| State | OR |
| Description | Collision avoidance system engaged randomly with no known cause at location traveled on a frequent basis. At between 40-45mph on a sunny day at temperature in upper 60's and a location that I travel multiple times a week, the collision avoidance system engaged on the dash board. There were no cars, guard rails, trees or other major metal objects on or near the road at the time of the incident. Toyota service mgr indicates that there was no data logging of the event and technician was unable to reproduce; indicates that without 'evidance', they cannot make a repair. However, the evidence of intermittent sensor or computer failures is not always available if proper data logging equipment is not installed in the system. Previously, the collision avoidance system had been engaged by an oncoming bus in the adjacent lane (normal daily driving condition, no expectation of collision) at 30mph. Parking collision sensor (left front) was also triggered in minor snowfall at low speed in a parking lot. Vehicle was purchased new from dealer 12/2017 and had all scheduled services. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Feb 02, 2019 |
| State | TX |
| Description | On a quick hard braking.. Applies brake then without lifting brake pedal pressure the. Truck automatically releases it and slides forward some distance... The vehicle was in motion... This has happen twice before.... This time ran into a turning vehicle |
| Category | Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| State | NC |
| Description | Loss of dynamic radar-controlled cruise control: clean sensor, once on city street, then I stopped and restarted the vehicle, it cleared itself, then a few minutes down the road stopped at a stop sign. It came back on. I checked my vin# and my truck is not listed for the same recall that I have seen others get. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Dec 02, 2018 |
| State | IL |
| Description | The precollision warnig system keeps malfunctioning for no reason. I have them replace 3 sensors, windshield camera and full safety harnesses already. Hundreds f others have this issue. Even the regional tech for toyota has given up and told me to call toyota corporate. But corporate says it doesn't effect the safety of the vehicle. The system doesn't work when it's malfunctioning, meaning someone will get hit without the safety system engaging. Happens all the time sunny day, raining, hot or cold. Been happening since june in first 1000 miles of ownership |
| Category | Air Bags, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| State | AK |
| Description | Toyota informed me through mail to my address that my new 2018 toyota tundra "fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 208," "occupant crash protection," and 214, "side impact protection." when I called the customer service number provided 1-888-270-9371 to ask if they would be willing to cover the cost of taking the vehicle to an alternate repair facility located on my island, they refused, not only did they refuse but they claimed that only a toyota authorized dealer could perform the repair. When I asked how I was suppose to deal with the safety recall without an option to bring my vehicle to an authorized dealer, I was told that I would just have to figure that out on my own, when I asked for the response in writing they also claimed that toyota would not provided that. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Pre-collision system warning and "brake" warning light keeps coming on and warning me for no reason, toyota have repealed the sensor 3 times so far and the system keeps failing, my biggest concern is the vehviae will start braking for no reason and end up getting rear ended by another vehicle. This been happing since we bought the truck, pictures shows all warning over the last 14000 miles. |
| Category | Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Oct 21, 2018 |
| State | IN |
| Description | The avoidance collision radar can be intermittent. Sometime, it detects the vehicle in front of me, then stop working and my truck will accelerate towards the vehicle in front of me. At other time, the warning light will come on, saying the sensor needs to be cleaned, even though the windshield is spotless and drop my truck out of cruise control, causing a quick de-acceleration. I was in front of a semi-truck going at highway speed when this happened and the semi-truck came close to hitting me in the rear end. I've had this into my toyota dealer and they told me that the vehicle software does not record when the collision avoidance system isn't working. I consider this problem to be extremely dangerous and have avoided using my cruise control most of the time. |
| Category | Electrical System, Electronic Stability Control, Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Service Brakes |
| Date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| State | NC |
| Description | Pre-crash system does not work properly, with no vehicle in front of me while driving on the hwy, at times if a vegicle passes me on either left or right side, the crash warning beeped and brakes applied, note: no one is in front of me, this has happened a few times, since the initial recall for updates, my pre-crash system inticates its on, however, its not working, yesterday at about 2:15 pm on 8/27/2018 it failed and I hit someone in the rear and speed under 10 mph, I was told by fred anderson toyota of sanford nc service department that they have had some that was out of calibration and that mine should have worked wether if cruise control is on or off.. Well it doesn't not work, my truck goes into toyota today 8/28/2018 at fred anderson toyota to be checked again since the software recall update. I have 650. 00 in damage to my truck, not sure on the amount of the vehicle I hit because the system failed. I have been reading a lot of complaints on this issue, and it seams toyota is not doing nothing |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Aug 09, 2018 |
| State | VA |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra. While driving various speeds with the cruise control engaged, the pre-collision system malfunction warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the warning indicator remained illuminated even after the cruise control was disabled. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | May 31, 2018 |
| State | ID |
| Description | The pcs always come on the truck died when I was driving it also whent into limp mode on the highway couldn't drive over 20 mph the truck slammed on the breake when I was driving it into a tunnel in seattle wa almost caused a big accident if there was a semi truck some one would have died the selling dealer lied to me on what's going on with my rig keeps telling me non of the problems that's happened isn't a safety problem they also look at stuff that's not what I bring the truck into for the problems they are just giving me the run around every time the have my truck it seems they don't care about what I'm telling them what's going on with the truck they look at stuff my truck don't have or something easy different this truck is a lemon it has safety problems I have attempted to contact the owner of toyota dealership that sold me the truck 4 difrent time and they never called me back there service manager and advisers lie to me there mechanic says one thing but management tells me something elsa the truck is a big safety issue this happens on highways and freeways at higher rates speeds I also have video of some of the safety problems |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control |
| Date | May 23, 2018 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Toyota safety sense turns itself off and on at varying speeds , also my truck tells me to brake with nothing else on the road near it , while traveling at 55mph |
| Category | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | May 21, 2018 |
| State | NM |
| Description | Pre-collision sensors. Pre-collision sensor has gone off twice advising me to brake. Both times there was no other vehicle around me nor was there anything to the sides or in front. Took it to the local dealership and they called toyota corporate (?). Was advised there's no fix and to continue driving the vehicle and annotate all factors surrounding my vehicle if it goes off again. Seems like an extremely unsafe alternative to finding out why a pre-collision sensor goes off. I should not feel unsafe driving my vehicle |
| Category | Engine, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | May 02, 2018 |
| State | PR |
| Description | Toyota unable to perform safety recall fix. Engine noise unable to fix |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| State | GA |
| Description | Pre collision sensor light comes on at various times dash reads "pre collision unavailable" car has 500 miles on it and is a week old, I have taken car to the dealer and was told it should only happen if the vehicle was in an accident, it was not in an accident, the sensor comes on and off at various times, speeds. |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control, Forward Collision Avoidance |
| Date | Apr 02, 2018 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the pre-collision system would independently function without a vehicle in front of him. Also, the pre-collision warning indicator illuminated. Avondale toyota (1005 w papago fwy, avondale, az) was contacted, but the failure could not be replicated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v122000 (electronic stability control). The dealer stated that the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Avondale toyota was contacted again and refused to repair the vehicle due to its age. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Category | Electrical System, Electronic Stability Control, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| State | WA |
| Description | Pcs system randomly turns itself off, rendering radar cruise control and other safety features useless. Started with less than 500 miles on the car. It has been in the dealership 3 occasions at this point with all updates completed and pcs light still illuminates on its own. |
| Category | Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| State | NJ |
| Description | The pcs "pre-collision system" shuts off all the time! When cruise control is on and is supposed to slow down by itself when there's another car in front of you actually accelerates my vehicle that can create a severe accident by crashing into the vehicle in front of me! The system is designed on the radar base system that is supposed to slow down the vehicle to avoid an accident and it actually speeds it up which can cause a fatality! |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| State | IL |
| Description | Toyota's pre collision sensor is unreliable and intermittently produces an error "pcs sensor unavailable -- clean sensor". The safety portion of this complaint comes when dynamic cruise control is set. When the sensor no longer detects a vehicle in front of you, and there is clearly there, the vehicle will accelerate at a high rate of speed before the error shows on the dash cluster if the cruise control is set above the traffic flow. I expect and realize that this situation could occur, and I avoid using the system. However, if somebody not familiar with this fault is using the pcs sensor and does not realize this problem, they will end up rear ending another vehicle, possibly at a high rate of speed before the system shuts itself off and lets off the throttle. I know I am not the only person dealing with this issue. Several others on different forums have described similar situations where accidents have been narrowly avoided because of this fault. The local toyota dealership has been helpful in resolving this issue and have pulled codes for a forward camera communication issue. A new camera has been ordered and will be installed next week. |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control |
| Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| State | OR |
| Description | Vehicle pre collision system (pcs) malfunction/off light will illuminate upon engine start and turn off once several minutes have passed when driving. Light seems to illuminate more often when the temp is |
| Category | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| State | TN |
| Description | The pre collision warning light illuminates a various times. The cruise control will not work when illuminated. The sensor has been kept clean. It does not give a failure code at the dealer. It was reprogramed. The pre collision braking was a major feature in my buying process and it does not work correctly. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Mar 08, 2018 |
| State | NC |
| Description | Pre collision light comes on with the vehicle only having 300 miles on it. Cycle on and off to reset but the light stays on. Recommend replacing the wiring harness to the pcs. Polled other 2018 tundras and 85% of the them are having the same issue. The february recall did not fix this issue. Light will come on once the truck has been turned on. |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Feb 25, 2018 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Multiple events. 2500 miles on vehicle. While driving 70mph in cruise control the pre-collision warning came on and vehicle applied brakes forcefully without any vehicle ahead of my vehicle until I turned off cruise control. After the event the traler brake malfunction statement and warning lights were on. Pre -collision failure light reset after key cycled off and back on. Failure occurred multiple times in multiple driving conditions, currently trailer brake failure light is illuminated. Each time I had to exit or pull over and stop vehicle, cycle key to have warning clear. |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control, Forward Collision Avoidance |
| Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| State | CT |
| Description | Pre-collision system warning light is on stating that the system is off it will not function |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Feb 07, 2018 |
| State | NV |
| Description | Driving truck on freeway with cruise control on at 80-85 mph. Road was flat and it was a clear sunny day. No cars near the truck and the precollision sensor went off causing the truck to almost emergency brake before I turned cruise control off. There was nothing in front of the truck to cause this. A few weeks before the precolision sensor and lane departure semsor went off and til me the truck needed to be taken to dealer. The sensors have gone off a few times saying they are inoperable. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Integrated brake controller not functioning. Took it to dealer a week and not resolved. |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes |
| Date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra. While driving 35 mph, the pedestrian warning indicator intermittently illuminated and the brake warning indicator illuminated; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to tejas toyota (19011 highway 59 n, humble, tx 77338), but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 7,800. |
| Category | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| State | AL |
| Description | Received a pre-collision malfunction and trailer brake error multiple times. Was informed the fault occurred due to cold weather. Was informed that recall software update would resolve issue but has occurred twice since with the latest occurring 1/12/2018. Also, have been experiencing a rattling/vibration noise coming from the passenger side dash since purchasing the vehicle in october; toyota hq involved. Latest diagnosis is a faulty ecu; awaiting repair and validation. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| State | GA |
| Description | The intrinsic trailer brake controller did not work properly. The gain could not be set initially. The dealership computer system could not detect the problem. The only way the problem was recognized was by attaching a trailer or a trailer simulator to the truck. The dealership noted that all the 2018 tundra trucks on their lot had the same problem. This is a serious problem that could lead to accidents if the driver is not aware that the trailer braking system is not working. We were persistent and the dealership did replace the controller with one that did work. However, this controller could not be ordered from toyota, but only from the supplier that makes them for toyota. After our truck was affected, we found many reports of the same problem on this truck. This problem was detected immediately after we purchased the truck by the technician who installed the gooseneck hitch. |
| Category | Electrical System, Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Car purchased 10/09/2018 pre-collision malfunction and trailer brake error 11/04/2018, 11/16/2018, 12/5/2018 light comes and goes intermittently. Especially during rainy and windy weather dropped off at toyota dealership toyota of selma in selma ca. Diagnosis as dtc c1435 detected. Please see attached photos dealer has not remedied problem. |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Dec 10, 2017 |
| State | TN |
| Description | Toyota safety sense malfunction cruise control malfunction, trailer brake error, pre-collision system malfunction lights. Truck. Malfunction is intermittent at all speeds and driving conditions. |
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