
Vehicle statistics
Toyota Tacoma
8,242 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.
Worst year: 2006 · 782 complaints
Most reported problem areas: Structure
Complaints by model year
Most reported problem areas
Recalls with manufacturer remedy (32)
2025 Power Train (25V656000)
Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed November 14, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated within June 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB11 and 25TA11.
2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (25V058000)
Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB04 and 25TA04.
2023 Child Seat (22V520000)
Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.
2022 Power Train (24V152000)
Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.
2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (18V888000)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.
2016 Power Train (17V285000)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.
2016 Engine (17V356000)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.
2016 Air Bags (15V656000)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is F0T.
2015 Equipment (14V663000)
Gulf States has notified owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
2015 Wheels (15V099000)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will send a revised tire placard with correct tire size and inflation information to owners, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
2014 Equipment (14V828000)
SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
2013 Engine (13V557000)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
2012 Tires (13V494000)
SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in the vehicle's glove box. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact SET at 1-954-429-2000.
2012 Equipment (12V158000)
GST WILL Notify Owners, AND SEND EACH Owner A Corrected Placard, FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON JUNE 5, 2012. Owners MAY Contact GULF States Toyota, INC. AT 1-713-744-3465.
2011 Suspension (14V604000)
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
2011 Equipment (17V425000)
SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
2010 Power Train (10V042000)
Dealers WILL Inspect AND Replace THE Front Propeller Shaft ON Affected Vehicles FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON March 22, 2010. Owners MAY Contact Toyota AT 1-800-331-4331.
2010 Air Bags (14V168000)
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is availabl
2008 Vehicle Speed Control (09V388000)
Toyota Filed AN Amended Defect Report ON November 25, 2009, Stating THAT Dealers WILL Modify THE Accelerator Pedal AND, ON Certain Vehicles, Alter THE Shape OF THE Floor Surface Under THE Pedal. These Changes Address THE RISK OF Pedal Entrapment DUE TO Interference WITH THE Floor MAT. Redesigned Accelerator Pedals WILL Become Available Beginning IN April 2010 AND Dealers WILL Replace ANY Modified Pedal WITH THE NEW Pedal IF Desired. ALSO, Dealers WILL Replace ANY Genuine Toyota OR Lexus ALL-Weat
2007 Power Train (07V324000)
Dealers WILL Replace THE REAR Propeller Shaft WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON August 1, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Toyota AT 1-800-331-4331.
2006 Seat Belts (13V337000)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
2006 Tires (06V061000)
Dealers WILL Inspect THE Tires AND Replace IF Necessary FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON March 27, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Toyota AT 1-800-331-4331.
2006 Air Bags (12V092000)
Toyota WILL Notify Owners, AND Dealers WILL Replace THE Spiral Cable Assembly, FREE OF Charge. AN Interim Letter IS Expected TO BE Mailed TO Owners During April 2012. Owners MAY Contact Toyota AT 1-800-331-4331.
2005 Air Bags (05V302000)
Dealers WILL Inspect THE SEAT Position AND SEAT BELT Fastening Condition Sensor Connector. AN Additional SUB-WIRE Harness WILL BE Installed TO Correct THE Connector PIN Manufacturing Error, IF Necessary. THE Recall Began ON JULY 25, 2005. Owners MAY Contact Toyota AT 1-800-431-4331.
2005 Parking Brake (05V050000)
Dealers WILL Inspect AND Tighten THE Parking Brake Pedal Cable LOCK NUT TO THE Proper Torque Specification FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON March 3, 2005. Owners MAY Contact Toyota AT 1-800-331-4331.
2004 Seat Belts (04V214000)
Dealers HAVE Replaced THE SEAT Belts. NO Vehicles WERE SOLD TO Consumers.
2004 Tires (12V542000)
Toyota will notify owners, dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the spare tire carrier lift plate as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in February 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
2003 Fuel System, Gasoline (03V189000)
Dealers WILL Install A FUEL HOSE Protector ON THE BODY Flange. Owner Notification Began JUNE 3, 2003. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact Toyota AT 1-800-331-4331.
2001 Tires (01V186000)
Dealers WILL Check ALL FOUR Tires, Rebalance AND, IF Necessary, Replace ANY Damaged TIRE. Owner Notification Began JULY 3, 2001. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact Southeast Toyota AT 1-800-301-6859.
1998 Air Bags (98V188000)
Owners WILL BE SENT A Corrected Owner'S Manual.
1996 Suspension (96V129000)
Dealers WILL Repair THE Suspension Support.
1995 Electrical System (95V195001)
Dealers WILL Replace Defective Batteries.
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