Toyota Tacoma recalls and safety
56 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2026 · 8,456 owner complaints
56
recalls
56
recalls
The Toyota Tacoma has 56 recalls covering 14.7 million vehicles as reported; model year 2010 is covered by the most (14). The 2026 Toyota Tacoma earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 340 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; structure is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
56
Most for 2010: 14
Units affected
14.7M
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
340
+21.4% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
88 rated versions, model years 2001 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PU/CC · AWD | 18.5% risk | |||
| 2026 | PU/CC · RWD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2026 | PU/EC · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
| 2026 | PU/EC · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2025 | PU/CC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| 2025 | PU/CC · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| 2025 | PU/EC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
| 2025 | PU/EC · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2024 | PU/CC · 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| 2024 | PU/CC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| 2023 | PU/CC · 2WD | 14.7% risk | |||
| 2023 | PU/CC · 4WD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2023 | PU/EC · 2WD | 14.7% risk | |||
| 2023 | PU/EC · 4WD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2022 | PU/CC · 2WD | 14.7% risk | |||
| 2022 | PU/CC · 4WD | 19.1% risk |
The 16 newest of 88 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Toyota Tacoma, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
340 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Structure2,203
- Suspension1,533
- Power train938
- Vehicle speed control780
- Unknown or other730
- Air bags557
- Steering475
- Complaints
- 8,456
- Crashes reported
- 687
- Fires reported
- 99
- People injured
- 467
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Toyota Tacoma by component
- Equipment14 · 535K units
- Air bags8 · 2.23M units
- Power train5 · 623K units
- Tires5 · 185K units
- Suspension4 · 1.62M units
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 3.48M units
- Seats3 · 14K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic3 · 272K units
Toyota Tacoma recalls
The 25 newest of 56
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Toyota Tacoma recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Toyota Tacoma. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Toyota Tacoma have?
56 recalls cover the Toyota Tacoma, for 14.7 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is equipment (14 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
4 of 5 stars overall (PU/CC): frontal crash 3, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 18.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Toyota Tacoma?
Structure: named in 2,203 of the 8,456 safety complaints about the Toyota Tacoma, then suspension (1,533). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.