Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2006. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 Tacoma | 112 | 5 |
| 2024 Tacoma | 154 | 5 |
| 2023 Tacoma | 54 | 4 |
| 2022 Tacoma | 59 | 3 |
| 2021 Tacoma | 81 | 0 |
| 2020 Tacoma | 90 | 1 |
| 2019 Tacoma | 219 | 4 |
| 2018 Tacoma | 209 | 3 |
| 2017 Tacoma | 243 | 5 |
| 2016 Tacoma | 324 | 4 |
| 2015 Tacoma | 101 | 4 |
| 2014 Tacoma | 93 | 4 |
| 2013 Tacoma | 125 | 6 |
| 2012 Tacoma | 295 | 7 |
| 2011 Tacoma | 186 | 9 |
| 2010 Tacoma | 294 | 13 |
| 2009 Tacoma | 519 | 13 |
| 2008 Tacoma | 449 | 11 |
| 2007 Tacoma | 541 | 10 |
| 2006 TacomaMost complaints | 782 | 11 |
| 2005 Tacoma | 707 | 10 |
| 2004 Tacoma | 414 | 3 |
| 2003 Tacoma | 360 | 3 |
| 2002 Tacoma | 333 | 3 |
| 2001 Tacoma | 396 | 4 |
| 2000 Tacoma | 211 | 0 |
| 1999 Tacoma | 249 | 0 |
| 1998 Tacoma | 300 | 1 |
| 1997 Tacoma | 131 | 0 |
| 1996 Tacoma | 253 | 1 |
| 1995 Tacoma | 177 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Structure2,208
- Suspension1,534
- Power train941
- Vehicle speed control779
- Unknown or other739
- Air bags556
- Steering477
- Electrical system435
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 2,122 Tacoma vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 1,101 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 6 |
| 2022 | 50 | 11 |
| 2021 | 103 | 42 |
| 2020 | 100 | 35 |
| 2019 | 111 | 44 |
| 2018 | 91 | 34 |
| 2017 | 118 | 48 |
| 2016 | 107 | 33 |
| 2015 | 83 | 32 |
| 2014 | 71 | 20 |
| 2013 | 90 | 43 |
| 2012 | 49 | 29 |
| 2011 | 49 | 27 |
| 2010 | 64 | 31 |
| 2009 | 57 | 33 |
| 2008 | 88 | 46 |
| 2007 | 82 | 47 |
| 2006 | 102 | 64 |
| 2005 | 64 | 36 |
| 2004 | 102 | 67 |
| 2003 | 82 | 56 |
| 2002 | 79 | 48 |
| 2001 | 92 | 64 |
| 2000 | 56 | 42 |
| 1999 | 55 | 39 |
| 1998 | 70 | 53 |
| 1997 | 34 | 27 |
| 1996 | 30 | 25 |
| 1995 | 26 | 19 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 17 model-year variants; 0 of 16 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 TOYOTA TACOMA PU/CC ICE AWD | ★★★★☆ | 18.5 % |
| 2026 | 2026 TOYOTA TACOMA PU/CC N/A AWD | ★★★★☆ | 18.5 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 18.5 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.7 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.7 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.7 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.7 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.7 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.7 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.7 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.7 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.7 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.7 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.7 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.7 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC AWD | ★★★★☆ | 19.1 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 31 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.2–11.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tacoma 4WD (2-mode) · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.5 | 9.6 | 11.2 |
| 2025 | Tacoma 4WD (2-mode) · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.5 | 9.6 | 11.2 |
| 2024 | Tacoma 4WD (2-mode) · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.5 | 9.6 | 11.2 |
| 2023 | Tacoma 4WD · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 13.0 | 10.5 | 11.9 |
| 2022 | Tacoma 4WD · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 13.0 | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| 2021 | Tacoma 4WD · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 13.0 | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| 2020 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 10.1 | 11.2 |
| 2019 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 10.1 | 11.2 |
| 2018 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 10.1 | 11.2 |
| 2017 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 10.1 | 11.2 |
| 2016 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 10.0 | 11.1 |
| 2015 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| 2014 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 8.9 | 10.2 |
| 2013 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 8.9 | 10.2 |
| 2012 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.4 | 9.1 | 10.4 |
| 2011 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.4 | 9.1 | 10.4 |
| 2010 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 9.3 | 10.7 |
| 2009 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 9.3 | 10.7 |
| 2008 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 9.1 | 10.4 |
| 2007 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 9.1 | 10.4 |
| 2006 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.9 | 9.6 | 11.4 |
| 2005 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.9 | 9.6 | 11.4 |
| 2004 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 9.4 | 10.8 |
| 2003 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 9.4 | 10.8 |
| 2002 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 9.4 | 10.8 |
| 2001 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.6 | 10.5 | 11.6 |
| 2000 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 9.5 | 11.0 |
| 1999 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 9.5 | 11.0 |
| 1998 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 9.5 | 11.0 |
| 1997 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 9.0 | 10.7 |
| 1996 | Tacoma · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 9.4 | 10.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
2 Tacoma cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
New registrations in Europe
12 new Toyota Tacoma cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (3).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 195 (WLTP) |
| 2011 | 2 | — |
| 2010 | 7 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Tacoma in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Defective fastening of the differential to the rear axle may lead to oil leakage from the differential. As a result, the differential may become blocked, which may lead to the driver losing control of the vehicle.
The safety belt with reel-in mechanism for the front seat is anchored in the rear door. If the rear door is repeatedly closed with force over time, the screws on the seat belt may become loose. As a result, the person on the front seat may not be safely held b…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
56 campaigns cover the Tacoma; the latest 12 are below.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles. The metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external oil reservoir.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles. The front driveshaft constant-velocity (CV) joint may deform and break.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles. The rear brake hoses can be damaged if mud and dirt builds up inside the rear wheels. This can result in a brake fluid leak.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
NHTSA recalls