2018 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 12%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,477miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Toyota Tundra, 12% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,477 miles.
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.
“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 $1400 plus tank refill, no mention of the error codes that were on! …”
NHTSA complaint #11316568, filed 2020-03, 33,954 miles“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…”
NHTSA complaint #11099020, filed 2018-05, 300 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11376084, filed 2020-11, 27,000 miles“Cam tower is leaking oil. I was told by the dealership that the oil is dripping onto the exhaust and could cause a fire! The truck is five years old with only 35000 miles on it! Apparently the sealant that is supposed to hold the cam tower together can start leaking oil! But I didn't expect it to leak with this new of a truck and this low of miles! I got on line and apparently this is happening quite a bite on tundras!”
NHTSA complaint #11534858, filed 2023-07“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.”
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 22% |
| 2025 | 47 | 33% |
| 2024 | 153 | 44% |
| 2023 | 168 | 41% |
| 2022 | 165 | 38% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 13% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 12% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 23 | 27% |
| 2012 | 57 | 37% |
| 2011 | 35 | 26% |
| 2010 | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 13% |
| 2008 | 36 | 11% |
| 2007 | 27 | 7% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
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 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsAir bags
5 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 29, 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