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Buying a used 2018 Toyota Tundra? Check these 9 recalls first
Two critical recalls stand out on this older Tundra: headlight wiring that can overheat and cause a fire, and a steering part that can leak fluid. High-severity items add airbags that may not deploy, a fuel pump that can stall the engine, and possible loss of power steering assist. NHTSA lists 99 owner complaints — unverified reports — led by electrical system and service brakes, with 4 crashes, 3 fires and 6 injuries noted.
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.
- Confirm the headlight wiring fire recall was completed; inspect for aftermarket light wiring
- Verify the steering leak, power steering assist and fuel pump recall repairs
- Check the airbag warning light and ask about any stalling history
- 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 Tundra
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra headlight wiring can overheat and cause fire | Exterior Lighting | critical |
| Toyota Tundra and Sequoia steering part can leak fluid | Steering | critical |
| Toyota Tundra, Sequoia and Avalon airbags may not deploy | Electrical System | high |
| Toyota and Lexus Vehicles: Fuel Pump Can Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Toyota Tundra and Sequoia may lose power steering assist | Steering | high |
| Toyota Tundra, Sequoia stability control may shut off | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | medium |
| Toyota Tundra front turn signals may flash too dimly | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Toyota and Lexus SUVs have wrong weight-limit labels | Equipment | low |
| Toyota Tundra weight capacity label lists wrong number | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
99 complaints filed for this model year, including 4 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 6 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | Yes |
| Brakes | 22 | None found |
| Fuel System | 16 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 14 | None found |
| Stability Control | 13 | Yes |
| Engine | 11 | None found |