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2025 Toyota Tacoma recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 5 US recalls for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, and 3 in Canada. Owners filed 114 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 4 stars.

5US recalls
0urgent recalls
114owner complaints
4★overall crash rating

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US recalls (5)

Suspension: rear, shock absorber

2026-08-06 · campaign 26V514000 · 48,280 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Equipment: other, labels

2026-03-24 · campaign 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

2025-10-01 · campaign 25V656000 · 5,960 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Over-the-air fix

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

2025-09-11 · campaign 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

2025-02-06 · campaign 25V058000 · 221,846 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Canadian recalls (3)

Show 3 Canadian recalls

Powertrain

2025-10-01 · campaign 2025-521 · 362 vehicles

Issue: On certain trucks, the front axle shaft(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle shaft(s) could break and prevent you from fully turning the steering wheel. Additionally, if the truck is parked and the parking brake isn't applied, the truck could roll away. Safety Risk: A steering wheel that can't be turned completely could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the front axle shaft assemblies.

Brakes

2025-07-07 · campaign 2025-363

Issue: Under certain conditions, the rear brake hoses could become damaged. Over time, the brake hoses could fail and cause a brake fluid leak. If this happens, there could be reduced braking. Note: This recall only affects certain 4WD vehicles equipped with 16-inch brakes and 17-inch or 18-inch Toyota wheels. This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2025-051. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear brake hoses.

Brakes

2025-02-06 · campaign 2025-051

This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-363. Issue: Under certain conditions, the rear brake hoses could become damaged. Over time, the brake hoses could fail and cause a brake fluid leak. If this happens, there could be reduced braking. Note: This recall only affects certain 4WD vehicles equipped with 16-inch brakes and 17-inch Toyota wheels. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear brake hoses.

Owner complaints (114)

Owners filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota Tacoma (4 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 32 model years of this model, it ranks #25 for the most complaints (median 243).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Structure44
Power train22
Unknown or other16
Steering10
Suspension9
Electrical system6
Forward collision avoidance5
Engine3

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC RWD4★3★5★4★
2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD4★3★5★4★
2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC RWD–––4★
2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD–––4★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2025 Toyota Tacoma version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Tacoma 2WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8)202623$2,900
Tacoma 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8)192421$3,200
Tacoma 4WD MT 2.4 L Manual 6-spd182320$3,350
Tacoma Hybrid 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8)222423$2,900
Tacoma Hybrid 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8)232423$2,900
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8)192321$3,200
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8)202321$3,200
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8)192421$3,200
Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8)202422$3,050
Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8)212623$2,900
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.