2018 Toyota Tacoma forward collision avoidance problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2018 Toyota Tacoma — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The master cylinder is leaking brake fluid into the cab and is dripping behind the brake pedal. There is brake fluid in the wiring harness that goes to the brake switch as well. This is a known fire hazard from other vehicle manufacturers.”
filed Sep 6, 2025
“My 2018 Toyota Tacoma started showing a "forward collision detection system malfunction" "Contact your dealer" light came on that also indicates system is not on/functioning. I went to the dealer and was told the Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor Assembly #88210-04020 wad defective. My replacement cost…”
filed Feb 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Tacoma | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 Tacoma | 8 | 10% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 8 | 9% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Tacoma | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Toyota Tacoma
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.