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US recalls (4)
Equipment
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
Wheels
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will send a revised tire placard with correct tire size and inflation information to owners, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States has notified owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Electrical
2021-11-24 · campaign 2021-723
Issue:
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers:
C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904
C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905
C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907
C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909
C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911
C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913
C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571
C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14
PK5A408J05 PU14000903
Safety Risk:
Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Owner complaints (101)
Owners filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Tacoma (15 crashes, 2 fires, 11 injuries reported). Among 32 model years of this model, it ranks #26 for the most complaints (median 243).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 29 | |
| Structure | 15 | |
| Engine | 12 | |
| Service brakes | 11 | |
| Air bags | 11 | |
| Power train | 9 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ |
| 2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ |
| 2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2015 Toyota Tacoma version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Tacoma 2WD 2.7 L Manual 5-spd | 21 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Tacoma 2WD 2.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tacoma 2WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Tacoma 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tacoma 4WD 2.7 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 20 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tacoma 4WD 2.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tacoma 4WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Tacoma 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
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