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Toyota Tacoma — the used buyer's guide

Every generation: what ownership is like, what breaks at what mileage, what repairs cost, and what to check before you buy.

Search 'Toyota Tacoma years to avoid' and the answer is mostly one word: frame rust. Toyota paid out a settlement of up to $3.4 billion over 2005-2010 frames, ran a separate rust program for 1995-2000 trucks, and in 2020 opened a campaign for 2011-2017 trucks in salted-road states. After frames, the third generation's 2016-2017 automatic comes up for shift complaints.

This page walks four Tacoma generations back to 1995. For each, it shows what breaks, what repairs cost where we found two sources, and what to check in person. We also show our own numbers, NHTSA complaints per catalog listing and how often ads mention a problem, always with the denominators.

Our fixed rule flags two years: 2005 and 2016. Both also pass with the 'rust' flaw left out of the ad count. That matters on this model, because frame rust is a real failure that belongs in the timeline, but 'rust' in an ad is often body rust or a seller's note, so we keep it out of the test and still list the frame problem as a failure.

The generations

problems cluster by generation, not by badge — know which one you're looking at

Gen 1 (1995-2004)1995–2004
Gen 2 (2005-2015)2005–2015
Gen 3 (2016-2023)2016–2023
Gen 4 (2024-present)2024–2026

1995–2004

Gen 1 (1995-2004)

Tacoma Beast and TruckGuider give 1995 through 2004 for the first generation, and Toyota of Irving dates the second generation to 2005. We group by US model year, so 1995 sits here. Tacoma World owners call some of the earliest trucks '95.5'.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 14.75 for 1995 (177 complaints across 12 listings) to 3.24 for 2004 (415 across 128), against a generation median of 4.38. 1995 is 3.4 times that median but has far fewer than the 30 listings our rule needs, so it is not flagged. 1996 is 7.34 (257 across 35), 1.7 times the median. The share of enriched ads that mention a problem is high here: median 39.7%, or 18.4% with the 'rust' flaw excluded, and 1998 reaches 17 of 27 ads (63.0%). Structure or suspension is the top NHTSA component in every year from 1996 to 2004.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
Not verified	Frame rust and perforation (1995-2000 customer support program)	Free under the program while it applied. Out of pocket, owners guess $7,000-$10,000+ at a dealer for a full frame (2001 truck, Tacoma World); Automotive News quotes an unnamed dealer at $15,000 or more total including labor for the later 2005-2010 frames	SlashGear reports Toyota's 2008 customer support program for 1995-2000 trucks: an extended rust and perforation warranty of 15 years from purchase, with repair or repurchase at 1.5 times the Kelley Blue Book value, and says it is not a recall. Motorverso also lists 15 years for 1995-2000. For 2001-2004 trucks our sources describe no program, and one Tacoma World poster says rust on his 2001 was not covered. Rust on the frame is a real failure on these trucks, not just an ad word. Look under the truck before anything else.
any	Recalls on file: front suspension support crack (96V129000, 1995-1996), fuel hose flange in side impact on Double Cab (03V189000, 2001-2003), spare tire (12V542000, 2001-2004)	Free at a Toyota dealer when open	96V129000: under certain driving conditions the front suspension support can crack and fail. 03V189000: in a side-impact test a flange at the rear of the Double Cab body deformed against a fuel line. 12V542000 is filed under the temporary or emergency spare tire component. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

Get the truck on a lift or crawl under it: tap the frame rails, especially near the rear leaf spring mounts, and walk away from flaking or holes.
Ask for dealer frame inspection records and whether the frame was ever replaced or sectioned.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for suspension and spare tire items.

1998 to 2004 Tacomas in our catalog clear around $6,750-11,600 depending on year (499 cleared sales). The lowest yearly median is 1998, the highest is 2004; 1998 to 2000 rest on 42 to 49 sales a year, so read those loosely. We have no cleared sales for 1995 to 1997.

Full Gen 1 (1995-2004) guide →

2005–2015

Gen 2 (2005-2015)

Tacoma Beast, Tacoma Lifestyle, TruckGuider and Toyota of Irving all date this generation to 2005 through 2015, and the next to 2016. Toyota of Irving says the 2005 truck grew bigger and stronger. We group by US model year.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing fall from 6.31 for 2005 (707 complaints across 112 listings) to 0.34 for 2015 (102 across 304), against a generation median of 2.40. 2005 is 2.6 times that median and 14 of 83 enriched ads (16.9%) mention a problem against a 12.3% median; with the 'rust' flaw excluded it is 7 of 83 (8.4%) against about 2%. 2006 is 1.8 times the median (4.37; 782 across 179), so it is not flagged. 2010 shows no rate because NHTSA's complaint service returned an error for our 2010 Tacoma request, so we have no 2010 complaint count and say so rather than guess. NHTSA owners name structure, suspension and vehicle speed control most often in 2005-2008.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
Not verified	Frame rust on 2005-2010 trucks (class settlement, free inspection and frame replacement)	Free under the settlement while it applied. Autoweek puts the Tacoma frame part at $4,338-$4,889 and one unnamed dealer at $15,000 or more total per truck; a northeast Toyota store tech told Automotive News its bills to Toyota averaged about $15,000	BHO Law and Autoweek report a settlement of up to $3.4 billion covering 2005-2010 Tacomas, 2007-2008 Tundras and 2005-2008 Sequoias, about 1.5 million vehicles, for up to 12 years from the day of sale. Autoweek says the frames came from Dana and that plaintiffs' counsel expected about 15% of inspected frames to need replacing; a store tech guessed 7 in 10. Motorverso names the leaf spring mounts at the rear of the frame as the weak spot. Twelve years from sale puts every 2005-2010 truck at or past that line, so ask Toyota to confirm any remaining coverage by VIN, and inspect the frame yourself. Rust on the frame is a real failure here, and we count it in the timeline even though we leave 'rust' out of the ad-mention test.
Not verified	Frame corrosion on 2011-2017 trucks in cold-climate states (limited service campaign K0D, 2020)	Free: inspection, corrosion-resistant coating and frame plugs, with a free frame replacement if the frame is severely rusted (SlashGear)	SlashGear reports about 320,470 trucks built from late June 2010 to early June 2017 and says it mainly affects trucks run in states that salt roads. Toyota's own notices on NHTSA's site describe more-than-normal frame corrosion in cold climate areas with heavy road salt, on 2011-2017 Tacomas. Motorverso says 2011-2015 trucks show fewer corrosion problems than 2005-2010, which fits this campaign being narrower. Ask whether the inspection was done and get the record.
any	Recalls on file: rear leaf spring fracture on Pre-Runner and 4x4 (14V604000, 2005-2011), steering wheel clockspring (12V092000, 2005-2009), rear propeller shaft (07V324000, 2007; 10V042000, 2010), valve springs (13V557000, 2013-2014)	Free at a Toyota dealer when open	14V604000 covers trucks built September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010, where a leaf spring may fracture from stress or corrosion, and the broken leaf could contact the fuel tank. 12V092000: steering wheel vibration can damage the clockspring and disable the driver air bag. 13V557000 covers trucks built July 1 to October 11, 2013. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

Inspect the frame on a lift, rear leaf spring mounts first, and ask for any dealer frame inspection or replacement record.
On a 2005-2010 truck, ask Toyota by VIN whether the frame program still applies, and whether the frame was already replaced.
On a truck from a salted-road state, ask whether the 2011-2017 frame campaign inspection was done.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the leaf spring, clockspring and propeller shaft items.

Years flagged

A year is flagged by our rule only when all three hold: (1) its NHTSA complaints per catalog listing is at least 2.0x the median for its generation, (2) the share of ads that mention a problem is above the generation median, and (3) we track at least 30 listings for that year. The cutoff was fixed before we looked. Ad mentions are not failures, and a flag is a reason to inspect harder, not a verdict on any one car.

2005 — flagged by our rule: NHTSA complaints are more than twice the generation norm, and ads mention a problem more often than the generation median, including with the 'rust' flaw left out of the ad count. Structure leads the 2005 complaint list, then suspension and vehicle speed control. Inspect the frame first, then check recall status. complaints 6.31 complaints per listing (707 NHTSA complaints / 112 listings) vs generation norm 2.40 (Gen 2 median) · ad mentions 14 of 83 enriched ads = 16.9% (Gen 2 median 12.3%); with the 'rust' flaw excluded, 7 of 83 = 8.4% (median about 2%) · n=112

Complaints add up over a car's whole life, so older years in a generation can look worse here than they are. Read this flag next to the complaint details below.

2005 to 2015 Tacomas in our catalog clear around $10,200-19,900 depending on year (1,426 cleared sales). The lowest yearly median is 2005 and the highest is 2014.

Full Gen 2 (2005-2015) guide →

2016–2023

Gen 3 (2016-2023)

Tacoma Lifestyle and TruckGuider give 2016 through 2023 for the third generation, with a 2020 refresh that added Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Tacoma Lifestyle). Tacoma Beast and Toyota of Irving agree on the 2016 start. We group by US model year.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing fall from 1.44 for 2016 (324 complaints across 225 listings) to 0.29 for 2023 (54 across 187), against a generation median of 0.57. 2016 is 2.5 times that median and 12 of 147 enriched ads (8.2%) mention a problem against a 3.4% median; with the 'rust' flaw excluded it is 3 of 147 (2.0%) against 1.1%. 2018 is 1.5 times the median and 2019 1.2 times, neither flagged. Power train leads the 2016 and 2017 complaint lists; fuel and propulsion leads 2018 to 2020.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
Not verified	2016-2017 6-speed automatic (AC60): harsh or delayed shifts, 40-50 mph surge	Free software reflash under Toyota bulletins T-SB-0077-16 and T-SB-0058-18 (TransmissionAudit); one owner reports a 2020 reflash program for trucks under 80,000 miles (CarComplaints)	TransmissionAudit lists the symptoms Toyota documented: delayed engagement from Park, harsh 1-2 shifts, hunting at highway speed, a 3-4 flare when cold, and a surge at 40-50 mph in 4th or 5th gear. Pickup Truck +SUV Talk blames the new 6-speed and the 3.5L V6 for owner frustration. Both describe calibration, not failed transmissions, and neither prices a repair. Ask for the bulletin work on the service record.
Not verified	Frame corrosion in cold-climate states, 2016-2017 trucks (campaign K0D)	Free: inspection, coating and plugs, with a free frame replacement for severe rust (SlashGear)	The 2011-2017 campaign covers trucks built through early June 2017 (SlashGear), and Toyota's notices on NHTSA's site name 2011-2017 Tacomas. Motorverso says the third generation shows no frame rust problems, which sits awkwardly with a campaign that names 2016 and 2017 trucks. We show both and name no later year, because no source we read does. Ask whether the inspection was done.
any	Recalls on file: crank position sensor engine stall on V6 (17V356000, 2016-2017), rear differential oil leak (17V285000, 2016-2017), brake master cylinder seal (18V888000, 2018-2019), axle shaft separation (24V152000, 2022-2023)	Free at a Toyota dealer when open	Toyota's rear differential recall is filed as 17V285 (TransmissionAudit calls it H0G): oil can leak where the rear differential carrier joins the axle housing, and driving on can damage the differential. Confirm each by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Buying one — check these

On a 2016-2017 automatic, ask for the shift calibration reflash on the record and test cold shifts, 40-50 mph cruise and Park to Drive.
Look at the rear differential housing for oil, and run the VIN for the 2017 differential and crank sensor recalls.
Inspect the frame on a lift if the truck lived where roads are salted.

Years flagged

2016 — flagged by our rule: NHTSA complaints are more than twice the generation norm, and ads mention a problem more often than the generation median, including with the 'rust' flaw left out of the ad count. Power train leads the complaint list, then 'unknown or other' and the electrical system. Check the shift calibration history and recall status. complaints 1.44 complaints per listing (324 NHTSA complaints / 225 listings) vs generation norm 0.57 (Gen 3 median) · ad mentions 12 of 147 enriched ads = 8.2% (Gen 3 median 3.4%); with the 'rust' flaw excluded, 3 of 147 = 2.0% (median 1.1%) · n=225

Complaints add up over a car's whole life, so older years in a generation can look worse here than they are. Read this flag next to the complaint details below.

2016 to 2023 Tacomas in our catalog clear around $22,500-34,000 depending on year (1,482 cleared sales). The lowest yearly median is 2016 and the highest is 2023.

Full Gen 3 (2016-2023) guide →

2024–2026

Gen 4 (2024-present)

Tacoma Lifestyle says the fourth generation was introduced in 2024, and TruckGuider says it runs from the 2024 model year through the 2026 Tacoma. We group by US model year.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing are 1.21 for 2024 (155 complaints across 128 listings) and 0.75 for 2025 (116 across 155), against a generation median of 0.98. 2025 has 2 of 113 enriched ads (1.8%) that mention a problem; 2024 has no ad data in our table, and 2026 has 46 listings and no complaint count. Nothing here reaches the 2.0x line, so no year is flagged. Power train leads the 2024 complaint list and structure leads 2025.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
any	Recalls on file: shock absorber flange corrosion (26V514000, 2024-2025), rear brake hoses on 4WD (25V058000, 2024-2025), front driveshaft CV joint (25V656000, 2025)	Free at a Toyota dealer when open	26V514000: the metal flange on the front and rear shocks may corrode and let the third-party oil reservoir detach. 25V058000: mud and dirt inside the rear wheels can damage the rear brake hoses and leak brake fluid. 25V656000: the front driveshaft CV joint may deform and break. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the shock, brake hose and driveshaft items.
Ask the dealer to confirm all recall work is done before you buy.

2024 to 2026 Tacomas in our catalog clear around $37,999-40,321 depending on year (271 cleared sales). The lowest yearly median is 2024 and the highest is 2026; 2026 rests on 42 cleared sales, so read it loosely.

Full Gen 4 (2024-present) guide →

The wider family

Variant	Years	What it means for a buyer
Tacoma Hybrid	2024 onward (per NHTSA recall records)	NHTSA recall 26V514000 names '2024 Tacoma Hybrid' alongside the plain Tacoma. We found no complaints filed under a separate Hybrid name, so any Hybrid complaints sit inside the Tacoma counts.
Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4	Named in recall 14V604000 (2005-2011)	Counted inside the generation they belong to. The leaf spring recall covers Pre-Runner and 4x4 trucks built September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010.
Tundra and Sequoia	Same frame settlement, 2007-2008 and 2005-2008	The frame settlement covered these Toyotas too (Autoweek). They are not part of this page.

The receipts — complaint & mention data

the story above, validated by two independent sources: federal complaints (NHTSA) + what sellers mention in 3676 real ads from our catalog

What sellers mention in their own ads

Issue	Ads mentioning	Rate
rust	259/3676	7.0%
engine replaced	25/3676	0.7%
transmission	23/3676	0.6%
electrical	21/3676	0.6%
suspension	14/3676	0.4%
timing chain	13/3676	0.4%
head gasket	11/3676	0.3%
ac failure	11/3676	0.3%
oil consumption	3/3676	0.1%
brake actuator	3/3676	0.1%

These are mentions, not confirmed failures — a seller writing "hybrid battery just replaced" and one writing "needs hybrid battery" both count. High rates mean the issue is common enough that sellers address it unprompted.

Federal complaints by model year (NHTSA)

complaint volume spikes show where problems cluster — higher bars, more owner pain

Year	Complaints	Top components
1995	177	Suspension, Structure, Power Train
1996	257	Suspension, Structure, Tires
1997	134	Structure, Suspension, Tires
1998	310	Structure, Air Bags, Tires
1999	251	Structure, Air Bags, Tires
2000	221	Structure, Suspension, Air Bags
2001	401	Structure, Suspension, Unknown Or Other
2002	360	Structure, Suspension, Suspension,structure
2003	372	Structure, Suspension, Air Bags
2004	415	Structure, Suspension, Suspension,structure
2005	707	Structure, Suspension, Vehicle Speed Control
2006	782	Structure, Vehicle Speed Control, Suspension
2007	541	Suspension, Vehicle Speed Control, Structure
2008	449	Suspension, Vehicle Speed Control, Structure
2009	520	Suspension, Exterior Lighting, Power Train
2011	186	Suspension, Exterior Lighting, Structure
2012	295	Engine, Fuel/propulsion System, Unknown Or Other
2013	125	Power Train, Steering, Suspension
2014	93	Structure, Service Brakes, Power Train
2015	102	Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Structure
2016	324	Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2017	244	Power Train, Service Brakes, Structure
2018	209	Fuel/propulsion System, Service Brakes, Fuel System, Gasoline
2019	219	Fuel/propulsion System, Service Brakes, Power Train
2020	90	Fuel/propulsion System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other
2021	81	Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2022	59	Structure, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
2023	54	Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Engine
2024	155	Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes
2025	116	Structure, Power Train, Unknown Or Other

total: 8,249 complaints on file · source: NHTSA complaints database (api.nhtsa.gov)

Recalls (63 campaigns)

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Equipment 14V828000 · 30/12/2014

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...

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf 14V604000 · 29/09/2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles,...

Steering:column 25V040000 · 29/01/2025

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...

Air Bags 05V302000 · 28/06/2005

ON CERTAIN REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENCH SEAT, THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR CONNECTOR PINS ARE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED DUE TO A WIRE HARNESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS ERROR.

Power Train:driveline:differential Unit 17V285000 · 27/04/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.

Equipment:other:labels 19V244000 · 27/03/2019

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on...

Power Train:axle Assembly 24V152000 · 27/02/2024

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.

Power Train:driveline 07V324000 · 26/07/2007

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, A SECTION OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CAST.

Exterior Lighting 06E049000 · 24/05/2006

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH...

Equipment:other:labels 26V179000 · 24/03/2026

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,...

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire 12V542000 · 23/11/2012

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Tacoma light trucks manufactured from August 28, 2000, through August 27, 2004, and originally sold, or currently registered, in the following cold climate...

Equipment:other:labels 24V548000 · 23/07/2024

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...

Exterior Lighting 06E026000 · 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS...

Tires 15V099000 · 23/02/2015

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...

Equipment:other:labels 14V663000 · 22/10/2014

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...

Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor 22V520000 · 21/07/2022

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...

Equipment:other:labels 17V831000 · 20/12/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may...

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler 14V743000 · 19/11/2014

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and...

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 03V189000 · 19/05/2003

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, DURING SIDE IMPACT NCAP TEST (I.E. LINCAP TEST), A FLANGE AT THE REAR END OF THE DOUBLE CAB BODY DEFORMED AND INTERFERED WITH THE FUEL INLET HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL...

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 10V042000 · 18/02/2010

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP TRUCKS. THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. OVER TIME, THE CRACKS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE...

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire 13V494000 · 17/10/2013

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different...

Exterior Lighting 06E065000 · 17/07/2006

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF...

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint 05V225000 · 17/05/2005

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SURFACE OF THE BALL OF THE JOINT MAY HAVE BEEN SCRATCHED. THE BALL JOINT MAY...

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-Inactive 13V014000 · 16/01/2013

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model...

Equipment:other:labels 09V223000 · 15/06/2009

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO...

Air Bags:knee Bolster 15V656000 · 14/10/2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tacoma trucks manufactured August 20, 2015, to September 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 18V888000 · 13/12/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting...

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 20V012000 · 13/01/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS...

Steering:column 23V480000 · 12/07/2023

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...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module 14V054000 · 12/02/2014

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that...

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 95V195001 · 11/10/1995

THE BATTERY CAN HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD INSIDE THE POSITIVE AND/OR NEGATIVE TERMINAL ALLOWING THE CONNECTION INSIDE THE TERMINAL TO SEPARATE.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel 25V595000 · 11/09/2025

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...

Exterior Lighting:headlights 09E025000 · 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE...

Parking Brake 05V050000 · 11/02/2005

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. IN THIS CONDITION,...

Suspension:front 96V129000 · 10/07/1996

UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT CAN CRACK LEADING TO FAILURE OF THE SUPPORT.

Equipment:other:labels 12V158000 · 10/04/2012

GULF STATES TOYOTA (GST) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TACOMA TRUCKS. THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD ON EACH VEHICLE CONTAINS INACCURATE SPARE TIRE SIZE AND COLD INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION. ...

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 14V168000 · 09/04/2014

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the...

Equipment:other:labels 13V123000 · 09/04/2013

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander...

Engine 13V557000 · 07/11/2013

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles...

Seat Belts 13V337000 · 07/08/2013

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through...

Tires:sidewall 01V186000 · 07/06/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X2 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TU4 WHITE LETTER TIRE UPGRADE OPTION AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. TIRE DAMAGE...

Exterior Lighting 09E012000 · 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE...

Air Bags:frontal 12V092000 · 07/03/2012

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING)...

Suspension:rear:shock Absorber 26V514000 · 06/08/2026

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...

Air Bags:on-Off Switch Assembly 98V188000 · 06/08/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STATEMENT REQUIRED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL THAT "...THE ON-OFF SWITCH SHOULD ONLY BEN USED WHEN A MEMBER OF A PASSENGER RISK GROUP IDENTIFIED IN THE REQUEST FORM IN...

Equipment:other:labels 22V310000 · 06/05/2022

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...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 25V058000 · 06/02/2025

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...

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 09V388000 · 05/10/2009

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

Seat Belts:front 04V214000 · 05/05/2004

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.' THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS INCORRECT MARKINGS.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 20V682000 · 04/11/2020

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,...

Equipment:other:labels 14V475000 · 04/08/2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the...

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 11V148000 · 04/03/2011

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138,...

Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments 17V425000 · 03/07/2017

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...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 18V211000 · 03/04/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing...

Air Bags 06V096000 · 03/04/2006

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT...

Equipment:other:labels 10V036000 · 03/02/2010

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES...

Equipment:other:labels 10V035000 · 03/02/2010

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD...

Vehicle Speed Control 96E001000 · 03/01/1996

THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler 16V396000 · 02/06/2016

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and...

Tires:bead 06V061000 · 02/03/2006

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE BEAD OF THE TIRE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TIRES ONTO THE WHEELS.

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 25V656000 · 01/10/2025

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.

Trailer Hitches 01E041000 · 01/08/2001

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: THIS RECALL IS FOR TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTERS INSTALLED BY DEALERS OR FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA AND TACOMA VEHICLES. THE CONNECTORS INTEGRATE THE VEHICLE'S TAIL...

Engine 17V356000 · 01/06/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction,...

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Questions people actually ask

What Toyota Tacoma years should you avoid?

We don't tell you to skip a year; we flag by a fixed rule, and two Tacoma years trip it: 2005 and 2016. 2005 has 6.31 NHTSA complaints per catalog listing (707 across 112 listings) against a 2005-2015 median of 2.40, and 14 of 83 enriched ads (16.9%) mention a problem against 12.3%. 2016 has 1.44 (324 across 225) against a 2016-2023 median of 0.57, and 12 of 147 ads (8.2%) against 3.4%. 2006 has a high rate too (4.37, 1.8 times its median) but does not reach 2.0x.

Which Tacoma years have frame rust problems?

Sources name 2005-2010 first. Toyota's class settlement covers 2005-2010 Tacomas for up to 12 years from sale (Autoweek, BHO Law), and Toyota's 2008 program covered 1995-2000 trucks for 15 years from purchase (SlashGear). A 2020 campaign covers 2011-2017 trucks in cold-climate states (SlashGear, NHTSA). Motorverso adds that 2011-2015 trucks show fewer problems than 2005-2010.

How much does it cost to replace a Tacoma frame?

Under the settlement it was free to the owner. Autoweek reports Toyota's frame part at $4,338-$4,889 and an unnamed dealer putting the total at $15,000 or more with labor. Out of pocket, Tacoma World posters guess $7,000-$10,000+ at a dealer for a 2001 truck, and one lists a 2001 frame at $5,542.95 list. Those are forum guesses and a dealer's remark, not shop quotes.

Is a Tacoma with frame rust still covered by Toyota?

Possibly, but time has run out for many trucks. The settlement runs 12 years from the day of sale, the 1995-2000 program ran 15 years from purchase, and the 2011-2017 campaign has its own dates. We could not read Toyota's current notice text, so ask a Toyota dealer to check any remaining coverage by VIN.

Are 2016-2017 Tacoma automatic transmissions a problem?

TransmissionAudit lists Toyota bulletins T-SB-0077-16 and T-SB-0058-18 for harsh or delayed shifts and a 40-50 mph surge on 2016-2017 trucks with the 6-speed automatic, fixed by a software reflash. Pickup Truck +SUV Talk blames the new 6-speed and V6 for owner complaints. We found no source that prices a repair, so we show none.

Does NHTSA count the Tacoma Hybrid separately?

We found no complaints filed under TACOMA HYBRID for 2024 or 2025; the 155 and 116 complaints we count are all under TACOMA. NHTSA's recall records do name the Hybrid, for example 26V514000 for 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma shocks.