2025 Toyota Tacoma

Family: Tacoma · filed with NHTSA as TACOMA

Summary

Of the 99 complaints that name a component, 44% concern Body & Structure (44).
These are complaint counts, not failure rates: they are not divided by how many cars were sold, because no public source reports U.S. sales by model year.
Not enough history to compare this year with the rest of its generation.
5 recalls filed for this model year.
No federal defect investigations cover this model year.

At a glance

Owner complaints: 114
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 0
NCAP overall: 4 of 5 stars
Combined MPG: 20–23
Annual fuel cost: $2,700–$3,100
Median mileage at complaint: 6,000 mi (n = 7)
Crashes / fires / injuries / deaths: 4 / 2 / 6 / 1

What owners report

Body & Structure

44 complaints · 44% of complaints that name a component · median 6,000 mi (n = 2)

Owner report Inner door handle broke under normal use and toyota cant replace this due to mass failures across the country in all 4th generation tacomas. Mass backorders. I have been driving for at least 2 months with no way to exit my vehicle in case of emergency.

Owner report I own a 2025 Toyota Tacoma, and the interior driver’s door handle assembly has failed, preventing me from opening the driver’s door normally from inside the vehicle. The failure occurred at around 11000 miles during normal use without any accident, impact, or unusual force. The Tacoma had routine maintenance done at d…

Powertrain

22 complaints · 22% of complaints that name a component · median 5,000 mi (n = 1)

Owner report The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and accelerating and switching lanes, the vehicle failed to respond and maintained the desired speed. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated continuously. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V656000 (Power Tra…

Owner report 2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5, 8-speed automatic transmission. Harsh, hard shifts — primarily 1st-to-2nd and 2nd-to-3rd — on cold starts. The transmission slams into gear with a noticeable jolt/lurch of the vehicle. Occurs when the powertrain is cold; diminishes as it warms up. No warning lights and no diagnostic trouble code…

Steering

10 complaints · 10% of complaints that name a component

Owner report Turning a corner heard a loud clunk and steering went out in the middle of the street.I could of got hit

Owner report I am reporting a severe safety hazard on my 2025 Toyota Tacoma caused by incorrect alignment specs and an uncorrected extreme toe setting. On a recent service visit, alignment inspection showed a Total Toe of +1.62 degrees (OEM target is approximately +0.10 degrees). The alignment machine database loaded incorrect to…

13% of complaints name no specific component and are left out of the shares above.

Across the generation (2024–2026)

To compare years fairly, each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints.

Model year	All complaints	First three years	Note
2024	154	154	not compared
2025	114	114	not compared
2026	13	13	not compared

Recalls

Whether a recall has been fixed on a specific car depends on its VIN; check it at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

26V514000 · SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

Filed 2026-08-06 · 48,280 vehicles

Defect: 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.

Risk: 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 30, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB14 and 26TA14.

26V179000 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Filed 2026-03-24 · 8,230 vehicles

Defect: 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."

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. 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.

25V656000 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Filed 2025-10-01 · 5,960 vehicles

Defect: 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.

Risk: 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.

25V595000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Filed 2025-09-11 · 591,377 vehicles

Defect: 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.

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. 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.

25V058000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Filed 2025-02-06 · 221,846 vehicles

Defect: 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.

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. 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.

Federal investigations

None on file.

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel cost / yr
Tacoma 2WD	2.4L 4cyl	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	20	26	23	$2700
Tacoma 4WD	2.4L 4cyl	Automatic (S8)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	19	24	21	$2950
Tacoma 4WD MT	2.4L 4cyl	Manual 6-spd	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	18	23	20	$3100
Tacoma Hybrid 4WD	2.4L 4cyl Hybrid	Automatic (S8)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	22	24	23	$2700
Tacoma Hybrid 4WD	2.4L 4cyl Hybrid	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	23	24	23	$2700
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD	2.4L 4cyl	Automatic (S8)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	19	23	21	$2950
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD	2.4L 4cyl	Automatic (S8)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	20	23	21	$2950
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD	2.4L 4cyl	Automatic (S8)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	19	24	21	$2950
Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD	2.4L 4cyl	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	20	24	22	$2850
Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD	2.4L 4cyl	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	21	26	23	$2700

Fuel cost is EPA's estimate at the fuel prices of its last update, not today's.

Crash test ratings (NCAP)

Variant	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	★★★★☆
2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC RWD	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	★★★★☆
2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC RWD	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2025 Toyota TACOMA HYBRID PU/CC 4WD	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆

Service bulletins

Toyota issued 39 service bulletins listed against this model year, most often about unknown or other.

A bulletin tells dealers how to fix a known condition. It is not a recall and not a defect finding. Most bulletins cover several model years at once, so one listed here may not be specific to this year. The number of bulletins tracks how long and how widely a model was sold, so it is not a measure of reliability.

Date	Component	Summary
2026-04-10	STRUCTURE:BODY	The condition is for vehicles equipped with an accessory Power Port or Tire Inflator. During the installation process of the Power Port or Tire Inflator, the pre-wire connector is removed from the dummy cap (which is attached to the harne…
2026-02-26	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Some 2024 – 2026 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a “chirp” noise from the HVAC magnetic clutch upon engagement.
2026-01-07	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Serv…
2025-12-17	STRUCTURE:BODY	Some 2024 – 2025 model year 4WD Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the 4WD lights are flashing and a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present: •P277111 – Four W…
2025-06-13	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant…
2025-04-02	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be u…
2025-04-02	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be u…
2025-02-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature, Add/R…
2025-02-10	ENGINE	Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service B…
2025-02-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature, Add/R…

How to read this page

Complaint counts are not failure rates. A model that sells more cars draws more complaints, and owners file more often after news coverage or a recall. That is why this page compares a model year only with other years of the same generation, never with other models.

Each complaint is counted once, even when it names several components; a complaint that names several systems appears under each of them. Owner reports are quoted as filed and have not been verified by NHTSA or by us.

Every model year of this Tacoma, including the ones without a page of their own, is listed on the Toyota Tacoma model page.

Sources

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: complaints, recalls and investigations (bulk files, data as of 2026-10-28).
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program: crash test ratings.
U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov: engines, transmissions and fuel economy.

MotorAlmanac is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA, EPA or any manufacturer. This page summarises public records; it is not a mechanical inspection. Before buying a used car, check its VIN for open recalls and have it inspected.