2018 Toyota Tundra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Toyota Tundra, 5% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11473182, filed 2022-07“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11466025, filed 2022-05“The vehicle is a 2018 Toyota Tundra and failed state inspection at an authorized dealership due to the power steering rack and pinion assemble leaking at both ends. This is the same failure described in Toyota recall 21V920000, but Toyota claims my VIN is not covered. This is a severe safety issue occuring preamturley at 54,000 miiles.”
NHTSA complaint #11766137, filed 2026-09“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11473568, filed 2022-07, 50,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11450114, filed 2022-02Related recalls
- 21V920000Nov 23, 2021Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2007–2021, Sequoia 2008–2019, 2021–2022
Related service bulletins
- 10182983Oct 12, 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10168537Oct 21, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 8 | 6% |
| 2024 | 8 | 2% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 10 | 12% |
| 2012 | 12 | 8% |
| 2011 | 19 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 5% |
| 2005 | 21 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 6% |
| 2003 | 22 | 6% |
| 2002 | 38 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 43 | 4% |
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 complaintsAir bags
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