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2018 Toyota Tacoma

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Tacoma.

Body TRUCK

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma is configured as a TRUCK body style that generated 200 total owner complaints and three recalls, with the Fuel/Propulsion System accounting for the largest share of grievances. When viewed against the model’s full complaint history from 1995 to 2026, this year’s tally of 200 falls far below the 2006 high-water mark of 782 reports, yet remains substantially above the 2026 low of five. That placement situates the 2018 model well outside the line’s most troubled years while still indicating more reported issues than the most reliable vintages.

Model year202620252024202320222021201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnDRIVEROEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/75R16, P265/70R16, P265/65R17, P265/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0/7.0JJ, 7.0/7.0JJ, 7.5/7.5JJ, 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter178010C040 alt 178010P100
Spark plug9091901287 alt 9091901263
Front wiper blades852120E050 alt 8522204040
Serpentine belt9091602708 alt 90916A2037
Thermostat9091603157 alt 1632576010
Cabin air filter8850801010 alt 8850804010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length212.2 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height70.5 in
Wheelbase127.6 in
Curb weight4129 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tacoma of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.60 sec — 2018 TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.60 sec15.90 sec278 hp4x4
2017TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec278 hp4x4
2019TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec278 hp4x4
2016SR5 V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V66.80 sec15.20 sec278 hpRWD
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.10 sec15.40 sec278 hp4x4
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.30 sec15.80 sec278 hp4x4
2016Limited V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.90 sec16.10 sec278 hp4x4
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V68.10 sec16.20 sec278 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs
Main Bearings16

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.028
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota

Battery & A/C

Oil Capacity5.10-5.61 oz.

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum44.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum50.0 psi
RPM44.0-50.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0.
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum40.8 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum41.7 psi
RPM40.8-41.7 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91; Rear: NS
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.023; Rear: NS
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 10.079

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
129 ft. lbs.29 ft. lbs
2Turn 90 degrees90 degrees
3Turn 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
127 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
2Turn 90 degrees90 degrees
3Turn 90 degrees, Bolts 9-10: 2290 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
At 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma sits in a favorable position within the third-generation arc, which began in 2016 with an initial spike of 323 complaints and 4 recalls before trending downward. By 2018, complaints had declined to 200 — down from 237 in 2017 and well below the 2016 peak — while recalls dropped to a generation-low 3, the fewest of any year in the current generation's federal record. The downward trend continued into 2020 (85 complaints, 1 recall), suggesting 2018 falls in the improving middle of the generation's maturity curve rather than its troubled launch period. The top complaint areas — Fuel/Propulsion System (28), Service Brakes (27), Fuel System, Gasoline (22), and Engine (12) — are modest in volume relative to earlier years, though the data does not specify root causes for any of these categories. With 7 crash complaints and zero fire complaints on record, the safety profile is comparatively contained. **Bottom line: the 2018 is a solid choice within this generation — complaints and recalls are both trending down from launch-year levels, making it a lower-risk used buy than the 2016 or 2017, though buyers should still verify that the three recalls have been addressed.**

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
294
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
200
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 200 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System28
Service Brakes27
Fuel System, Gasoline22
Engine12
Power Train11
Structure10
Unknown Or Other10
Electrical System6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V682000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 04/11/2020

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… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were…

20V012000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 13/01/2020

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 294 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
23TE082025-11-11StructureToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames…
T-TT-0790-252025-08-20Electrical SystemSome customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using…
23TE082025-07-31StructureToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames…
23TE082025-07-31StructureTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 23TE08 COVERAGE FOR PAINT PEELING ON…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2018 Tacoma have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.