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2015 Toyota Tacoma

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
22
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2015 Toyota Tacoma

4 recalls
100 complaints
22 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
100
Complaints citing a crash
15

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 17V425000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

  • 14V828000high

    Equipment issue

    EQUIPMENT

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

  • 15V099000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    TIRES

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tacoma pickup trucks manufactured August 7, 2014, to December 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may have had their tires and wheels changed to TRD PRO accessory tires and wheels, causing the inflation information on the tire placard to be incorrect which may result in the tire being improperly inflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

  • 14V663000high

    Incorrect or missing label

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tacoma vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may contain an incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Consumer complaints

100 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

100
Total
15
Crashes
2
Fires
11
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER21
  • ENGINE18
  • STRUCTURE12
  • BRAKES12
  • AIR BAGS11

Notable Issues

100 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 11 reports involve injuries. 15 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues21
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)18
body/structure issues (rust, door problems, trim)12

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Pickup
Drive type
4WD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

17

City

29

Hwy

22

Comb

Annual cost
$2,386
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Toyota Tacoma problems

1,549 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  3. Recall

    Recall 17V425000

    If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 15V099000

    Improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 14V828000

    Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.