2018 Toyota Tacoma Fuel System Problems
NHTSA logs 65 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma, 32% of its 206 total complaints, at a median 23,000 miles. Two related recalls (20V012000 and 20V682000) cover the low-pressure fuel pump.
- Fuel System complaints
- 65
- 32% of 206
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 23,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the low-pressure fuel pump failing or stopping operation, sometimes triggering warning lights before the engine loses power.
- Some drivers describe the truck stalling or losing power at highway speeds, including one report of sudden power loss at about 70 mph.
- Several owners say the vehicle drove rough or the RPM fluctuated at startup while the brake pedal was depressed.
- Multiple complaints describe long waits for recall parts, with dealers unable to schedule the fuel pump replacement for extended periods.
- One owner reported fuel starvation and a no-start condition after the vehicle sat in sub-zero temperatures.
- A few owners said they were not told about the open fuel pump recall at the time of purchase.
When 2018 Toyota Tacoma fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 8, 2018, latest Jan 15, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma
- NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
- NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Fuel System complaints by Tacoma model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2018 Toyota Tacoma have?
- NHTSA lists 65 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Tacoma, which is 32% of all 206 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma?
- Yes. NHTSA recalls 20V012000 and 20V682000 cover the fuel pump on the 2018 Tacoma; both involve replacing the fuel pump assembly free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2018 Tacoma fuel system problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 23,000 miles.
- Did the 2018 Tacoma fuel pump recall cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 Tacoma shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.