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2018 Toyota Tacoma 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD.

4/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 19 24 21 431
2.7L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 20 23 21 422

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 18V888000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.

Campaign 20V012000

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 c

Campaign 20V682000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC5

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

288 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes 44 Fuel/propulsion System 42 Power Train 29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Toyota Tacoma 2WD?

EPA figures for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma 2WD reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Toyota Tacoma 2WD?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2018 Toyota Tacoma 2WD?

Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma 2WD, most often about: Service Brakes, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.