Recalls
5campaigns
1 suspension · 1 equipment · 1 power train
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
100filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
23mpg combined
$2,840/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2.4 L 4-cyl· 8-speed automatic
10 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Front and Rear Shock Absorber Reservoirs May Detach
Suspension · front · shock absorber
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An oil reservoir that detaches can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB14 and 26TA14.
Repair progress not yet reported48,280 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110
Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
12.1% repairedof 8,230 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Driveshaft May Deform and Break
Power train · driveline · driveshaft
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A broken driveshaft can impair steering. Vehicles with full-time 4WD may experience a vehicle rollaway while parked without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB11 and 25TA11.
Repair progress not yet reported5,960 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Instrument Panel Failure
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
49.5% repairedof 591,377 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Rear Brake Hose May Leak
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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. 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.
78% repairedof 221,846 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (100)
100 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The structure is mentioned most often.
4involved a crash
2involved a fire
6injuries reported
1deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 40 | 40% |
| Power train | 20 | 20% |
| Steering | 10 | 10% |
| Suspension | 9 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 9% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 5% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 5% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 5% |
| Engine | 3 | 3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 2% |
How 2025 compares with other Tacoma years
Best and worst Tacoma years →2017239
2018206
2019218
202087
202180
202259
202354
2024152
2025100
20266
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 239 | 5 |
| 2018 | 206 | 3 |
| 2019 | 218 | 4 |
| 2020 | 87 | 1 |
| 2021 | 80 | 0 |
| 2022 | 59 | 3 |
| 2023 | 54 | 4 |
| 2024 | 152 | 5 |
| 2025 | 100 | 5 |
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
This year (2025)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
23
mpg combined
21
city
26
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 393 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 / 26 / 23 | $2,900 | 393 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 23 | $2,900 | 394 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 24 / 23 | $2,900 | 386 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 / 24 / 23 | $2,900 | 380 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 24 / 22 | $3,050 | 404 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 23 / 21 | $3,200 | 433 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 23 / 21 | $3,200 | 420 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 424 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 424 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $3,350 | 452 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2025 Toyota Tacoma FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Tacoma have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 26V514000 (suspension), 26V179000 (equipment), 25V656000 (power train), 25V595000 (electrical), 25V058000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Toyota Tacoma problems?
Owners filed 100 complaints with NHTSA. Structure (40), Power train (20), Steering (10) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 Toyota Tacoma get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 21 city, 26 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2025 Tacoma compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Toyota Tacoma model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (80) and the 2017 the most (239). The 2025 drew 100. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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