2018 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2018 Toyota Tundra, 25% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners report oil leaks from the cam tower, secondary air injection pump failures, and rodent damage to engine wiring. There are no related recalls listed for this issue, and median mileage at failure is 5,200.
- Engine complaints
- 25
- 25% of 100
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 5,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report oil leaking from the cam tower area, with some told the oil could drip onto the exhaust and pose a fire risk.
- Some owners describe unexplained oil leaks discovered during routine maintenance, with no warning light on the dash.
- A cluster of complaints describes the secondary air injection pump getting stuck off, triggering a check engine light and forcing the truck into a low-power mode.
- Several owners report rodent damage to engine wiring and sensors, requiring repeated repairs.
- One owner reported difficulty starting along with misfire codes that also disabled trailer brake and pre-collision sensor functions.
When 2018 Toyota Tundra engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 10, 2017, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Toyota Tundra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Tundra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have?
- NHTSA lists 25 engine-related complaints for the 2018 Toyota Tundra, which is 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Toyota Tundra engine?
- No related recalls are listed for this engine issue in the NHTSA data provided.
- At what mileage do engine problems appear on the 2018 Toyota Tundra?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 5,200 miles.
- What specific engine problems do owners report?
- Owners describe oil leaks from the cam tower, secondary air injection pump failures that trigger low-power mode, and rodent damage to engine wiring.
- Have any crashes or fires been reported for this engine issue?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to these 25 engine complaints, though some owners noted a fire risk from oil dripping onto the exhaust.