Toyota Tacoma recalls & complaint record (MY 2017–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 18 recall campaigns and 1,559 consumer complaints for the Toyota Tacoma (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Power Train, Service Brakes, Fuel/Propulsion System. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the Tacoma costs to own.

Every Toyota Tacoma recall campaign, by year

All 18 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the Tacoma (MY 2017–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Recall records are the manufacturer campaigns filed with NHTSA.Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 1 campaign

Equipment26V179000 · March 24, 2026 · about 8,230 vehicles
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge.

2025 — 4 campaigns

Power Train25V656000 · October 1, 2025 · about 5,960 vehicles
Risk: A broken driveshaft can impair steering.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
Electrical System25V595000 · September 11, 2025 · about 591,377 vehicles
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge.
Service Brakes25V058000 · February 6, 2025 · about 221,846 vehicles
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge.
Steering25V040000 · January 29, 2025 · about 1,716 vehicles
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge.

2024 — 2 campaigns

Equipment24V548000 · July 23, 2024 · about 33,848 vehicles
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge.
Power Train24V152000 · February 27, 2024 · about 381,199 vehicles
Risk: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge.

2023 — 1 campaign

Steering23V480000 · July 12, 2023 · about 152,927 vehicles
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge.

2022 — 2 campaigns

Child Seat22V520000 · July 21, 2022 · about 75,316 vehicles
Risk: An insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary.
Equipment22V310000 · May 6, 2022 · about 661 vehicles
Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge.

2020 — 2 campaigns

Fuel System20V682000 · November 4, 2020 · about 1,525,742 vehicles
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge.
Fuel System20V012000 · January 13, 2020 · about 1,830,752 vehicles
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.

2019 — 1 campaign

Equipment19V244000 · March 27, 2019 · about 3,634 vehicles
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge.

2018 — 2 campaigns

Service Brakes18V888000 · December 13, 2018 · about 44,121 vehicles
Risk: Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge.
Service Brakes18V211000 · April 3, 2018 · about 6,046 vehicles
Risk: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge.

2017 — 3 campaigns

Equipment17V831000 · December 20, 2017 · about 649 vehicles
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge.
Engine17V356000 · June 1, 2017 · about 31,824 vehicles
Risk: An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge.
Power Train17V285000 · April 27, 2017 · about 227,732 vehicles
Risk: If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage.

Where the Tacoma’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (18 campaigns total): Equipment (5), Power Train (3), Service Brakes (3), Steering (2), Fuel System (2), Electrical System (1), Child Seat (1), Engine (1).

Complaints by reported area (1,559 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Power Train (252), Service Brakes (201), Fuel/Propulsion System (157), Engine (136), Electrical System (107), Structure (85).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the Tacoma (MY 2017–2026) include 109 crash reports, 16 fire reports, 154 injury reports and 5 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. Counts here are from NHTSA’s complaint flat-file export, which lists this nameplate under records the model-lookup API omits.

Do recalls affect what the Tacoma costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used Tacoma harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Toyota Tacoma SR cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Toyota Tacoma have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Toyota Tacoma (MY 2017–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious Tacoma recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 20V012000 (January 13, 2020, Fuel System), affecting about 1,830,752 vehicles: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my Tacoma has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the Tacoma cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the Tacoma cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Tacoma nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2017–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.