Recall 18V122 affects 64,901 2018 Toyota Sequoia and Tundra vehicles for electronic stability control deactivation. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 64,901 2018 Sequoia and Tundra vehicles because electrical interference in the power supply circuit can deactivate electronic stability control. Without that system, the vehicle has less help staying stable in certain conditions, which increases crash risk, and Toyota dealers will repair the problem free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2018 Toyota Sequoia and Tundra use electronic stability control to help keep the vehicle pointed where the driver intends during a skid or sudden maneuver. The system reads wheel speed, steering input, and a yaw rate sensor, which measures how quickly the vehicle is rotating. That sensor sits inside the airbag ECU, a control unit that also manages crash-sensor information.
On affected vehicles, electrical noise from the power supply circuit enters the yaw rate sensor signal. The vehicle's diagnostic system then sets a trouble code and deactivates Vehicle Stability Control. When that happens, the stability control system is no longer available to help correct a loss of traction.
Owners can hear a warning chime and see multiple warning lights or messages on the combination meter display. The Slip Indicator warning light is the key sign that the Vehicle Stability Control system has detected a malfunction.
Who's affected?
Covers the Sequoia SUV and Tundra pickup from the 2018 model year; both involve the same electronic stability control component.
| 2018 Toyota Sequoia | Electronic stability control (esc) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Tundra | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| Units affected | 64,901 |
A matching 2018 Toyota Sequoia or Tundra does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Vehicle stability control helps keep the vehicle steady during slippery or evasive driving. If the system deactivates, crash risk increases in certain conditions. A warning chime, warning lights, or messages on the display mean the vehicle needs dealer attention. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Toyota Sequoia or Tundra is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the free software update that fixes the electrical interference issue that can deactivate electronic stability control.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V122 and Toyota recall J0H when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether the superseding 18V685 software remedy applies, since that remedy includes the software updates for this recall.
- Drive cautiously until the software update is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician updates the vehicle software that controls the electronic stability control system. The update is free under the recall, and the later software remedy for recall 18V-685 includes this correction. If you already paid for a related software repair before the recall work, Toyota has a general reimbursement plan on file. Contact Toyota customer service or ask the service desk how to submit documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 20, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| February 20, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 12, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 12, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 14, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V122?
Recall 18V122 covers 64,901 2018 Toyota Sequoia and Tundra vehicles with electrical interference in the power supply circuit that can deactivate electronic stability control. Toyota dealers will update the vehicle software for free. This recall was later superseded by recall 18V-685.
What should I do if my 2018 Toyota Sequoia or Tundra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 18V122. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask for the software update tied to Toyota recall J0H or superseding recall 18V-685. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Toyota's remedy states that dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge. Use Toyota recall J0H or NHTSA campaign 18V122 when you call the dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The electronic stability control system can deactivate because of electrical interference in the power supply circuit. If stability control is unavailable when the vehicle needs it, crash risk increases in certain conditions. The repair path is a free Toyota dealer software update.
What if I bought my Toyota Sequoia or Tundra used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Toyota dealer with recall 18V122, Toyota recall J0H, or superseding recall 18V-685 to schedule the software update.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V122000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-888-270-9371 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V122 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V122000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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