FaultScore

2018 Toyota Tundra fuel system problems

18 of the 153 complaints about the 2018 Toyota Tundra are about the fuel system — 12% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 83,877 miles.

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Complaints

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Crashes

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Fires

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Injuries

Exactly what failed

Fuel/Propulsion System 16 88.9%
Fuel System, Gasoline 2 11.1%

Fuel & Propulsion across every Toyota Tundra year

2000 22 4.1%
2001 12 2.3%
2002 22 4.1%
2003 23 4.3%
2005 12 2.3%
2006 16 3.0%
2007 33 6.2%
2008 20 3.8%
2010 11 2.1%
2011 15 2.8%
2012 27 5.1%
2013 13 2.4%
2017 16 3.0%
2018 18 3.4%
2019 22 4.1%
2022 103 19.4%
2023 74 13.9%
2024 47 8.8%
2025 26 4.9%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

New Kent, VA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Sometimes the engine will randomly turn off while driving and become hard to restart like it’s not getting fuel.

NHTSA complaint #11730736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mebane, NC

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

When starting up my truck in the morning there is rough idle that cause truck to sputter and sound horrible. It eventually smooths out but I believe the computer needs flashing. When I look online some have a recall for the engine 3UR-FBE / 2018 Toyota tundra, but when I put in my vin # it shows no recall and throws off check engine light Code. Also my radar sensor that it on for cruise control is showing up on dash please contact dealer and flashing. They have replaced this before with recall and now it’s acting up again. Also traction control is lighting up I. The dash as well blinking along with all these codes.

NHTSA complaint #11713547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ocala, FL

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The vehicle was having issues with the fuel pump which was a known safety recall for the 2018 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The service man said that when he pulled up the safety recall for our VIN number that it didn't show anything, but we needed a new fuel pump according to the service codes that were coming up after inspection. They made us pay for the fuel pump before we left the dealership. The vehicle was too dangerous to drive without having the work performed (getting stalled out or stuck on the highway) so we had to pay for the work. Toyota said that I could file a complaint with NHTSA to get my vehicle added to this recall and then try again for reimbursement. I have the repair paperwork if needed to support this claim.

NHTSA complaint #11708037 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tampa, FL

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I had an independent service center diagnose the issue with my 2018 Toyota Tundra. My truck would not start so there was no safety concern, but if the fuel pump failed while driving then the safety concern rises. The electrical connection inside the fuel pump was melted. There was no warning signs of the issue, it just would not turn all the way over. I looked up that the 2018 Toyota Tundra w certain VIN #'s have a recall for the fuel pump, unfortunately my VIN # is not included.

NHTSA complaint #11698545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 103,000 miles Sanford, MI

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while her husband attempted to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

NHTSA complaint #11697861 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Frederica, DE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Vehicle occasionally stalls on acceleration and deceleration. Occasional stall on idle. Check engine light DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. After several stalls; warning lights for trainer brake controller, forward anti-collision, and cruise control errors illuminate. Diagnosed as bad fuel pump and fuel pump modulator. Fuel pump and modulator replaced and issues rectified.

NHTSA complaint #11679406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Morganton, NC

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

My fuel pump died with symptoms consistent with other 2018-2020 Tundras involved in a fuel pump recall.

NHTSA complaint #11673003 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

San Angelo, TX

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Fuel pump out after 3 weeks.4-24-25 Three weeks ago 4-07-25 I had an issue with my fuel pump and the Toyota dealer replaced it. I also reported it here at that time. I typed up what the truck did and sent it to y'all before i ever got word of what was wrong. The report from them is not accurate. They stated I had run out of gas and the fuel pump was burnt up. As I stated I lost propulsion but the truck was still running. I will say I also know I had a couple of gallons of gas in it as I added some the day before and I know how far I drove as I put a little extra over the distance I was going and of course it had gas in it since I drove it to the gas station. Anyways they replaced the pump and now 3 weeks later 4-24-25 the new pump is out. The truck acted the same as it did 3 weeks ago and again it wouldn't start after turning it off. I had to have it towed to the dealer again. They confirmed today it was the fuel pump that had gone out. I know I had about a half tank of gas this time.

NHTSA complaint #11657240 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

San Angelo, TX

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL PUMP. I was driving at highway speeds of about 70mph when I suddenly lost propulsion but the truck was still running. I had cars behind me and coming from the front. I shifted to neutral and back to drive to see if that would fix it and nothing changed. I pulled over onto the shoulder and put it in park. I went back to drive and nothing again. I turned it off hoping for a reset and it wouldn't start after that. The starter was turning over but would not fire up the engine. Had to have it towed to the dealer and they say its the Fuel Pump. No lights or warnings ever came on the dash. The Truck is at the Toyota Dealer being fixed right now.

NHTSA complaint #11653612 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Midland, MI

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

My truck continues to start extremely rough and it staled out on me the other day driving down the road. The problem has persisted for several months now and I have been told that it is a problem with the fuel pump. I know that Toyota had a massive recall on fuel pumps but my truck was not under that recall and believe that it should have been.

NHTSA complaint #11637553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dover, TN

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The vehicle has had no other fuel issues and has always been kept up on maintenance at the Toyota dealership. Recently we had issues after getting gas and it stalling. Today after closer inspection the dealership called to say it was the fuel pump. The fuel pump has melted to the gas tank. This is obviously a huge fire and safety risk. There are no after market parts that would cause this.

NHTSA complaint #11583132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, IL

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Vehicle shut off while driving, had to push vehicle to the side to prevent traffic, vehicle would not start after that. Towed it home and had a mechanic look at it. Read codes for a failed fuel pump and also tested by opening fuel rail and cranking the engine, no fuel was coming out. Read online that multiple people have failing fuel pumps with the same vehicle. Dealer says there are no open recalls associated with my vin.

NHTSA complaint #11525433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Aiken, SC

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Fuel pump needs replacement . If it failed while driving it could have made the vehicle stall creating a hazard. The vehicle was brought to the dealership and it was confirmed the fuel pump was bad. No warning light came on. The problem was notice while trying to start the vehicle.

NHTSA complaint #11514022 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Seagoville, TX

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

It shows online that a 2018 Toyota Tundra has a recall for fuel pump and a recall is a recall and it is not showing and I feel like our Toyota Tundra was deleted for a recall for our fuel pump to be replaced mine has went out but Toyota Tundra told us at Cowboy Toyota because it has more than 90,000 miles that it will not be covered. I feel like if there is a recall for our ECM and our fuel pump that a recall is a recall. I need to talk to someone to make a complaint. This is ridiculous i have never had a problem with any of my Toyotas and I feel there is a defective part for my 2018 Toyota Tundra if you google my truck make and model it does show there is a recall for my truck regardless of mileage. If you google it you will see that it is on recall for a 2018 Toyota Tundra 5.7 V8 fuel pump recall.

NHTSA complaint #11507122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 83,877 miles Florence, TX

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,877.

NHTSA complaint #11499372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EL Campo, TX

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

emissions control pump and valves.it is available for inspection. Truck would only reach 60 mph. pressing the accelerator further causes the truck to slow down. yes dealer diagnosed parts that need replacing. Not inspected by manufacturer or others. see dealer for service light would shine at engine startup for two weeks prior to this problem. I don't know if this pertained to this problem.

NHTSA complaint #11450271 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Middleville, MI

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

My 2018 Tundra is having the fuel pump issue that is described in the recall. Toyota tells me that I need a new one. My vehicle does not show up on the Toyota Fuel Pump recall list.

NHTSA complaint #11444192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 22,000 miles Clovis, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR POTENTIAL FUEL PUMP FAILURE FROM TOYOTA IN JAN. 2020. IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS AND NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IS NOT ASSISTING WITH RESOLUTION.

NHTSA complaint #11328964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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