2018 Toyota Tacoma service brakes problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2018 Toyota Tacoma — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vacuum pump. This vehicle was inspected by Dunn Tire. Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection. The safety issue that occurs is the loss of power assist to your brake system, and if not repaired, can impact the camshaft or the oiling system. (Please see attachment).”
filed Apr 2, 2026
“The Break booster has failed or started since the break fluid is leaking inside the cab. And other trucks from the same year as my truck did have a recall for the break master cylinder failing. My breaks could potentially go out fully and I wont be able to stop. My problem has been confirmed by my…”
filed Mar 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of…Campaign 18V888000 · Dec 13, 2018
Service Brakes problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 19 | 13% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 5 | 9% |
| 2022 Tacoma | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 Tacoma | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 12 | 14% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 53 | 24% |
| 2017 Tacoma | 31 | 13% |
| 2016 Tacoma | 18 | 6% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 11 | 11% |
| 2014 Tacoma | 17 | 18% |
| 2013 Tacoma | 16 | 13% |
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.