Recall 18V900 affects 280 2019 Toyota Tundra trucks with incorrect load capacity labels. Toyota provides corrected labels free to prevent overloading.
Toyota is recalling 280 2019 Tundra standard and long bed trucks with spray-in bed liners because the load carrying capacity label was calculated incorrectly. If an owner follows the wrong label, the truck can be overloaded and crash risk rises; Toyota dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The load carrying capacity modification label on the 2019 Toyota Tundra tells an owner how much weight was added by accessories and how that changes the truck's remaining payload. On these trucks, the key accessory is a spray-in bed liner installed in the bed. That label matters because payload, tires, and loading decisions depend on the number being right.
Toyota traced the problem to a software programming error used when calculating the bed liner accessory weight. The program applied the weight for a particular spray-in liner incorrectly to other bed liner types. That left some Standard Bed and Long Bed Tundra trucks with labels that did not match the actual accessory weight, so an owner following the label can overload the truck.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the printed capacity information, not a part that makes noise, leaks, or changes how the truck feels while driving.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Toyota Tundra | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 280 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019 Toyota Tundra pickup is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overloaded Tundra increases crash risk because the vehicle is carrying more weight than its corrected load label allows. Check the label before hauling, keep cargo within the corrected limit, and schedule the label repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Toyota Tundra is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to get the free corrected load carrying capacity label that replaces the incorrect overload label.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one, or reference recall number 18V900 and Toyota recall J08 when you call.
- Avoid loading the truck to the old label limit until the corrected label is installed.
- Follow the corrected label after the dealer installs it; an overloaded vehicle increases crash risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician checks the 2019 Tundra's load carrying capacity information and installs the corrected label supplied for recall 18V900. The label correction is free under the recall. Toyota's general reimbursement plan is on file for owners who paid out of pocket before the recall repair was completed. If you have prior paperwork for this label correction, ask the service desk how Toyota handles documented expenses under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 19, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 19, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| December 19, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 21, 2019 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 21, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 24, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V900?
Recall 18V900 covers 280 2019 Toyota Tundra standard and long bed trucks with a spray-in bed liner. The load carrying capacity label was calculated incorrectly, which can lead an owner to overload the truck and increase crash risk. Toyota provided corrected labels for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Toyota Tundra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 18V900. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and ask for the corrected load carrying capacity label. Reference Toyota recall number J08 when you call.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to correct safety defects and noncompliance recalls at no cost to owners. Toyota has provided corrected load carrying capacity labels free of charge for the affected 2019 Tundra trucks.
Is it safe to drive my 2019 Toyota Tundra before the corrected label is installed?
This recall is not marked do not drive, but the wrong label can lead to overloading. Until the corrected label is in place, do not rely on the old load carrying capacity label. Confirm the truck's correct capacity with Toyota or a franchised Toyota dealer.
What if I bought my Toyota Tundra used?
The free correction still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2019 Tundra is included, then contact a franchised Toyota dealer or Toyota customer service and ask for the corrected label under recall 18V900.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V900000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-888-270-9371 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V900 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V900000 |
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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