2018 Toyota Tundra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,895miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Toyota Tundra, 5% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,895 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11341363, filed 2020-07, 27,895 miles“Was rear ended while at a stop in traffic. Was pushed into another truck in the front and ricochet back and was hit again by the car that hit me. After everyone came to a stop my dashboard information center stated the SRS Airbag System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer. My truck was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #11553095, filed 2023-11“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11485713, filed 2022-09, 96,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247828Nov 28, 2023TSB: All 2020 ? 2023 model year 4Runner, 2018 ? 2022 model year Sequoia, 2018 ? 2023 model year Tacoma, and 2018 ? 2021 model year Tundra vehicles are equipped with Pre-collision…
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10235218Feb 9, 2023DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide a…
- 10235217Feb 9, 2023DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide a…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10224102Jun 3, 2022TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (versions…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10187245Dec 15, 2020TSB: All 2018 ? 2021 model year Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra and 2020 ? 2021 model year 4Runner vehicles are equipped with Pre-collision System (PCS) and Dynamic Radar Cruise…
- 10173968Mar 18, 2020TSB: All 2018 ? 2021 model year Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra vehicles and All 2020 ? 2021 model year 4Runner vehicles are equipped with Pre-collision System (PCS) and Dynamic…
- 10129990Feb 20, 2018Technical Instructions: Technical Instructions for Special Service Campaign H0Y. Center Air Bag Sensor Assembly Software Update. Certain 2018 Sequoia and 2018 Tundra
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 14 | 4% |
| 2006 | 134 | 25% |
| 2005 | 83 | 22% |
| 2004 | 50 | 11% |
| 2003 | 86 | 22% |
| 2002 | 21 | 4% |
| 2001 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 19 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Toyota Tundra
26 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology