2018 Toyota Tundra Fuel System Problems
15 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Fuel System Recalls (1)
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.
Fix: 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.
Owner Complaints (15)
While driving at highway speed, your truck suddenly lost power and wouldn't move forward, even though the engine was still running. Shifting between gears didn't help, and after you turned off the engine, it wouldn't start again—the starter would turn over but the engine wouldn't fire. Your dealer identified a faulty fuel pump as the cause, and no warning lights appeared on your dashboard before this happened.
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Your fuel pump has melted and fused to the gas tank, which creates a serious fire hazard. This happened even though you've maintained your truck properly at a Toyota dealership and haven't used any aftermarket parts. The problem may have caused your vehicle to stall after refueling. Fixing this will require the fuel pump assembly to be replaced and the gas tank may need inspection or replacement.
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Your fuel pump failed and needed replacement to prevent your truck from stalling on the highway. The dealership said this was a known safety recall issue for 2018 Tundras, but your vehicle's VIN didn't initially show up in Toyota's recall system, so you had to pay out of pocket for the repair. You may be eligible for reimbursement if your vehicle is added to the official recall.
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Your truck won't start because the electrical connection inside the fuel pump has melted. While your truck wouldn't start (no immediate safety issue), if this connection fails while you're driving, it could leave you stranded. There were no warning signs before the failure. The repair will likely involve replacing the fuel pump assembly or repairing the electrical connections inside it.
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Your truck's engine wouldn't start even though no warning lights came on. The dealer found that your fuel module had failed and replaced it to fix the problem. This issue happened at about 103,000 miles, and while it matches a known Toyota recall pattern, your vehicle's VIN wasn't included in that recall. The repair will likely involve replacing the fuel module, which delivers fuel from the tank to the engine.
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Your truck occasionally stalled during acceleration, deceleration, and while idling, even though the check engine light didn't come on. After several stalls, warning lights appeared for the trailer brake controller, forward collision warning, and cruise control. The issue was diagnosed as a faulty fuel pump and fuel pump modulator, and replacing both parts resolved the problem.
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Your fuel pump has stopped working, showing the same signs as other 2018-2020 Tundras that were recalled for fuel pump problems. This will prevent your truck from running or cause it to stall while driving. The repair will likely involve replacing the fuel pump assembly.
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Your truck's fuel pump failed after just three weeks of the dealer replacing it with a new one. The first time this happened, the dealer incorrectly claimed you ran out of gas, but you had fuel in the tank. Now the replacement pump has also failed, leaving your truck unable to start. The dealer will need to replace the fuel pump again and investigate why both pumps are failing prematurely.
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Your truck is having trouble starting with rough, jerky cranking, and it recently stalled while you were driving. This problem has been happening for several months, and a mechanic suspects it's caused by a failing fuel pump. Even though Toyota had a major recall on fuel pumps, your truck wasn't included, though you believe it should have been. The repair will likely involve replacing the fuel pump.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. *TR