P0418 on TOYOTA TACOMA
What P0418 Means on Your TOYOTA TACOMA
Real TOYOTA TACOMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Air injection pump and air switching valve assembly. vehicle generated an obd code of p0418 and p2441. vehicle only has 66k miles. vehicle is unable to accelerate to normal driving speeds, very sluggish. cost to repair is $2k."
"When starting vehicle (2015 Tacoma TRD Sport) on a cold morning, received check engine light and trac light. Used code reader and received code P0418 Secondary Air Injection System Control A Circuit error. I reset the code and it came back immediately. I did some research and it is a known issue."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0418 on TOYOTA TACOMA
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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