2018 Toyota Tundra Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 18 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Toyota Tundra, 18% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 83,877. Recall 20V012000 covers a fuel pump replacement, though several owners report their VIN was not included in that recall.
- Fuel System complaints
- 18
- 18% of 100
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 83,877 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or loses power while driving at highway speed, sometimes rolling to a stop on the shoulder.
- Truck fails to start or cranks roughly, later diagnosed by a dealer or independent shop as a failed fuel pump.
- Owners report a fuel pump recall notice but find their VIN excluded from the recall lookup when they try to get it serviced.
- Engine turns off unexpectedly at low speed or idle, with dashboard warning lights for other systems appearing after repeated stalls.
- Replacement fuel pump fails again a short time after installation.
- One owner reports the fuel pump's internal electrical connection had melted, preventing the truck from starting.
When 2018 Toyota Tundra fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 15, 2020, latest Apr 13, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Toyota Tundra
- 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 Tundra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes. Recall 20V012000 covers certain 2018-2019 Tundra and other Toyota/Lexus models for fuel pump replacement, with dealers replacing the pump free of charge. Several owners report their vehicle did not show up under the recall when checked by VIN.
- How common are fuel system complaints for the 2018 Tundra?
- NHTSA lists 18 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Tundra, which is 18% of the 100 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2018 Tundra fuel pumps typically fail?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 83,877 miles.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to the fuel system issue?
- No. NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to the fuel system complaints for the 2018 Tundra.