general problems of the 2018 Toyota Tundra

This case results from the malfunctioning trailer brake ecu on 2018-2019 Tundras. There is a Toyota service bulletin t-sb-0036-19, which specifies an updated controller to replace the defective model. Part # : original 89547-0c020 update/replacement 89547-0c060 Toyota will not replace this defective part outside of the original warranty period despite the issuance of an updated replacement part. The service bulletin wasn’t even issued until 4/19 possibly giving no recourse to owners whose warranty had tolled. The newer part number, suggests this was a dangerous defect that was upgraded. A review of this matter online details this problem has frequently occurred. The reason it’s not more commonly reported is that a minority of Tundra owners tow trailers, and even fewer tow with electric brakes. Regardless, this is a significant safety issue where the Tundra owners are forced pay about $1,100 to repair this defective part. This matter should be elevated to a recall since losing the functionality of one’s trailer brakes is a very dangerous situation.

I am having problems with the integrated brake controller constantly disconnecting when pulling any type of trailer. When ever I pull a trailer I never know when the controller will disconnect and I'll lose brakes on my trailer. This happens at any speed while towing. This seems to be a thing for 2018 Tundras, as I've read about many other complants.

While descending a steep grade towing an 8,000lb travel trailer using appropriate hill descent braking techniques, an error message came on the dash indicating a trailer wiring, type, or connection fault. From this point forward, I had no trailer brakes and was left with truck brakes only. I got the truck/trailer combination to the bottom of the grade safely, however this could have been catastrophic for an inexperienced driver or in a different situation. Upon further investigation, this is a common problem with Toyota Tundra’s, and acknowledged by Toyota in TSB # t-sb-0036-19 issued on April 1, 2019. The dealer and Toyota customer service will not acknowledge this, and states it is something only covered under the 3 year warranty. My question for you, the NHTSA, is how would this not be considered a safety issue, when the issue comes on unexpectedly under less than ideal circumstances, especially when Toyota has acknowledged that there is a problem with their brake controller. This is a safety issue, not a warranty issue. Toyota will be held accountable for any injury or death caused by my vehicle in this situation.

Factory trailer brake controler failed nearly causing collision I was pulling a RV that is over 5 thousand pounds when not loaded we were loaded with holding tanks full when I needed to stop had to go into next lane to avoid collision.

The vehicle does not recognize the trailer braking system. Vehicle trailer braking system not working.

Trailer brakes are no longer functioning lost gain output to trailer brakes. While riding down the highway for 2 hours the worrying came up saying - no trailer -came on, in the heads up display what I got home I used my fluke meter to determine that I had no output to the trailer brakes.

1st off, I drive a 2018 Tundra, my integrated trailer brake controller doesnt apply brakes on any trailer. It throws an error message and will not work on any trailer type settings. Had trailer checked and tested with other vehicles and trailer works fine. And of course the same exact issue is all over the internet since 2016 and up, with no fix or responibilites taken on Toyotas part. Not habing trailer brakes is a very dangerous situation and believe that if I paid for the brake system I should have to buy an aftermarket one just to pull my trailers safely. 2nd issue is once again electrical, the radio shut on and off every 10 minutes or so. . . Will not keep presets saved etc, told Toyota and they tried to download and update and said the radio wouldn't except the download. Of course truck is out of the horrible offered 30k mile warranty. . . . So I have a 2018 Tundra 4x4 that has a broken radio and can't even pull a trailer. . . . . Hard to wanna make a payment for that kinda stuff.

Driving at 45mph comming upon an empty intersection with a stop light. Brakes came on and warnings flashed yet nothing in front of me.

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Toyota Tundra. When the vehicle was started, the brake pedal traveled to the floor without warning. The vehicle was taken to kenny kent Toyota (5600 division st, evansville, in 47715, (812) 618-0061) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 14,531.

On a quick hard braking. . Applies brake then without lifting brake pedal pressure the. Truck automatically releases it and slides forward some distance. . . The vehicle was in motion. . . This has happen twice before. . . . This time ran into a turning vehicle.

When its moist out. The cruise will auto cancel itself and the pcs failure lights up on the dash. Happens semi often. Dealer states they can't fix it but to bring it in when it happens again. The truck brakes for ghosts as I drive down the highway. They can't fix this either.

Toyota informed me through mail to my address that my new 2018 Toyota Tundra "fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 208," "occupant crash protection," and 214, "side impact protection. " when I called the customer service number provided 1-888-270-9371 to ask if they would be willing to cover the cost of taking the vehicle to an alternate repair facility located on my island, they refused, not only did they refuse but they claimed that only a Toyota authorized dealer could perform the repair. When I asked how I was suppose to deal with the safety recall without an option to bring my vehicle to an authorized dealer, I was told that I would just have to figure that out on my own, when I asked for the response in writing they also claimed that Toyota would not provided that.

Pre-crash system does not work properly, with no vehicle in front of me while driving on the hwy, at times if a vegicle passes me on either left or right side, the crash warning beeped and brakes applied, note: no one is in front of me, this has happened a few times, since the initial recall for updates, my pre-crash system inticates its on, however, its not working, yesterday at about 2:15 pm on 8/27/2018 it failed and I hit someone in the rear and speed under 10 mph, I was told by fred anderson Toyota of sanford nc service department that they have had some that was out of calibration and that mine should have worked wether if cruise control is on or off. . Well it doesn't not work, my truck goes into Toyota today 8/28/2018 at fred anderson Toyota to be checked again since the software recall update. I have 650. 00 in damage to my truck, not sure on the amount of the vehicle I hit because the system failed. I have been reading a lot of complaints on this issue, and it seams Toyota is not doing nothing.

2018 Tundra integrated brake controller intermittently disconnects truck from trailer when attempting to brake. Truck brakes stop are activated but trailer is disconnected. Tires begin to smoke and there is a burning smell from the tiresnot being able to slow or stop the trailer. We have taken 4 trips and it happens on all of them. Toyota dealership said they don't have a fix. Hundreds of the same complaint on the internet. This form only allows date entry for one incident. But the occurrence is every trip. In fact, we don't have brakes connection now and Toyota dealership says they don't have a fix.

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Tundra. While driving 35 mph, the pedestrian warning indicator intermittently illuminated and the brake warning indicator illuminated; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to tejas Toyota (19011 highway 59 n, humble, TX 77338), but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 7,800.

Integrated brake controller not functioning. Took it to dealer a week and not resolved.

Toyota safety sense malfunction cruise control malfunction, trailer brake error, pre-collision system malfunction lights. Truck. Malfunction is intermittent at all speeds and driving conditions.