2018 Ford F-150 vs 2018 Toyota Tundra

On the public data alone the Tundra edges it 4–2.

2018 Ford F-150

The 2018 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel pickup truck with 38 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 2WD, is E…

2018 Toyota Tundra

The 2018 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra 2WD, is EPA-rated at 16…

	2018 Ford F-150	2018 Toyota Tundra
Segment	Pickup truck	Pickup truck
Powertrains	Gas, Diesel	Gas
Best combined mpg	25	16
Safety Signal	35	39
NHTSA recalls	18	8
Critical recalls	4	1
Owner complaints	2,293	99
NHTSA overall stars	5	4

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

F-150

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Exterior Lighting

26C28

91,198 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."RiskDaytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.Fix,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V373000reported Jun 9, 2026Ford Motor Company

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Power Train

26S42

10,742 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.RiskUnintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.FixDealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V375000reported Jun 9, 2026Ford Motor Company

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25S37

123,611 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.RiskA brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.

NHTSA campaign 25V236000reported Apr 11, 2025Ford Motor Company

Tundra

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Steering

21TB10 / 21TA10

22,462 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.RiskAn oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.

NHTSA campaign 21V920000reported Nov 23, 2021Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Electrical System

21TB06 / 21TA06

158,489 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.RiskAn overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.

NHTSA campaign 21V688000reported Sep 2, 2021Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Electrical System

20TB12/20TA12

183,397 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskIf the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn signal or hazard lamp functions have been activated, increasing the risk of a crash.FixToyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB12/20TA12.

NHTSA campaign 20V410000reported Jul 15, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing