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Buying a used 2018 Toyota Tacoma? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls, all high severity: a brake part that may weaken stopping power, and the Toyota/Lexus fuel pump failure that can stall the engine, covered by two separate campaigns. The unverified complaint record lines up with them — of 203 owner reports to NHTSA, service brakes (46) and fuel/propulsion (41) are the two largest categories, followed by power train. Seven crashes and 2 injuries were reported, no fires. No recall carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify the brake recall is closed, then test stopping power and note any long or soft pedal travel.
- Ask whether the fuel pump recall was done and whether the truck has ever stalled or failed to start.
- Request service records for brake and fuel system work and run the VIN for any still-open recall.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Toyota Tacoma
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma brake part may weaken stopping power | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Toyota and Lexus Vehicles: Fuel Pump Can Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Toyota and Lexus fuel pumps may fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
203 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 65 | Yes |
| Brakes | 46 | Yes |
| Power Train | 29 | None found |
| Engine | 25 | None found |
| Speed Control | 19 | None found |