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Toyota Tacoma

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

8,630

Active records

Recalls

64

Active records

TSBs

1,469

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

23

Injuries

481

Crashes

711

Fires

101

Top reported issues — Toyota Tacoma

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Condition issue

4,891

Operating state

1,878

Safety restraint issue

705

Noise

622

Reporting mechanism

589

Braking behavior

551

Performance issue

542

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

513

Vibration/harshness

428

Engine behavior

390

Safety restraint behavior

387

Fluid issue

358

Steering behavior

354

Driver assistance issue

322

Thermal issue

321

Ride/handling behavior

206

Infotainment behavior

83

Lighting behavior

81

Access/entry issue

78

Recent change

76

Electrical issue

70

Starting behavior

62

HVAC behavior

53

Powering on/off behavior

49

Smell

45

Wiper/washer behavior

14

Communication/network issue

8

Electrified system issue

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 TOYOTA TACOMA

Filed May 27, 2026


Interior drivers side door handle broken. I thought it was the locking mechanism having issues and i had to hold the locking plastic tab in the unlock position to open the door from the inside. After the 3rd time exiting my tacoma the door handle snapped. Now i how to open the door from the outside by rolling down the window, making it inconvenient in the rain.

2018 TOYOTA TACOMA

Filed May 26, 2026


am filing this complaint regarding a power steering rack leak on my [2018] Toyota Tacoma with [83,000] miles, which I purchased used three months ago from Fred Anderson Toyota of Greer in South Carolina. The dealer represented the vehicle as having passed a 160-point inspection and implied CPO-level standards, but it was not actually Certified Pre-Owned. The steering rack is now leaking power steering fluid, with visible accumulation in the boots, despite stable fluid levels in the reservoir…

2021 TOYOTA TACOMA

Filed May 26, 2026


The plastic coolant crossover valve or pipe failed at 66,000 miles and 5 years of usage. This led to the radiator cracking. After researching online, I read about thousands of Tacoma 3rd generation users with the same issue. Also, the same issue was recalled for several other models of Toyotas but not the Tacoma.

2022 TOYOTA TACOMA

Filed May 23, 2026


Component/system: Rear tires — traction and wet-weather grip performance. Tires are available for inspection upon request. Tire size: 265/70R16 Four BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A 265/70R16 112T all-season tires were purchased new and professionally installed at a retail warehouse tire center in August 2025. The vehicle is a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. Approximately nine months after installation, both rear tires began exhibiting severely degraded traction during heavy rain conditions on paved roads. On…

2022 TOYOTA TACOMA

Filed May 23, 2026


Component/system: Rear tires — traction and wet-weather grip performance. Tires are available for inspection upon request. Tire size: 265/70R16 Four BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A 265/70R16 112T all-season tires were purchased new and professionally installed at a retail warehouse tire center in August 2025. The vehicle is a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. Approximately nine months after installation, both rear tires began exhibiting severely degraded traction during heavy rain conditions on paved roads. On…

2009 TOYOTA TACOMA

Filed May 22, 2026


Real bumper assembly rotted off the frame was dragging behind the truck I'm at 60mph luckily nobody was behind me pulled over and removed it all both frame rails was rusted in half Hanging On by a little piece every place I called will not fix it want me to buy a whole frame truck has 220 miles on it with no rear bumper

2017 TOYOTA TACOMA

Filed May 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving, the engine revved lightly. Over time the vehicle began to lunge forward, and the revving had become more intense. The RPM increased and revved. While reversing, the vehicle lunged. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the map sensor and throttle body. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer…

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA

Filed May 21, 2026


Got oil changed and they found frame is rusted out. Called Toyota corp and they said they sent a notice to have it looked at on 04/12/2020 but we never received anything. This truck has always been garaged and we bought it new and has only 78148 miles. They refused to do anything.

2017 TOYOTA TACOMA

Filed May 19, 2026


Water leak from cabin pressure vents behind rear seats. Water leaks directly into carpet causing unknown mold growth. This mold growth is a safety issue due to the cognitive and respiratory problems associated.

2016 TOYOTA TACOMA

Filed May 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking while driving. The contact noticed there was fluid emerging from the rear of the vehicle near the tire. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed there was no recall or leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who referred to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.