Toyota Tacoma Complaints

8,484 consumer complaints on file.

#11774354October 29, 2026
POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While the vehicle was in park outside running after a diagnostic was completed to determine the reverse gear was no longer working while the vehicle was in park sitting outside it started to drive forward by itself until it drove it self into a parked car in the parking lot , currently with the vehicle in the park gear it is still driving forward , this could have killed someone , this is a defect that Toyota needs to make people aware of
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11774135October 28, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BACK UP CAMERA- BACK UP CAMERA WILL GO FUZZY OR THE SCREEN WILL GO BLACK WHEN IN USE FIRST TIME WAS 12/20/2024 IT DOSE NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME BUT IT DOES HAPPEN I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIME FOR THE CAMERA ISSUES AND THAY DONT SEEM TO FIND AN ISSUE I HAVE VIDEOS OF THIS HAPPENING BUT YOUR SYSTEM WON'T LET ME UPLOAD THEM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11774213October 28, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 passenger inner door handle is broken and will not open the door. This is a big safety concern as you cannot open the door from the inside if there is an emergency. Driver side inner door handle was replaced by the dealer due to the exact same problem. The issue is well known and this needs to be recalled,11,500 miles on vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11774220October 28, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was washing my vehicle and noticed that there was chipping/delamination on the passanger side rear door, near the window pillar. This resulted in a very close inspection of the vehicle, where I noticed similar missing paint on both sides of the rear of the vehicle (quarter panels) where the rear bumper returns back into the rear quarter panels, under the rear tail-lights. The paint feels rough, as if there is no clear coat. I am worried that the rest of the vehicle has similar issues, which could lead to corrosion of more structural parts of the vehicle and causing it to be unsafe. Toyota was contacted and they did not state it was included in their recall for 2016-2022 Tacoma's with the same paint code 040(super white), though the vehicle was being produced in the same factory that included the mentioned vehicles above.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11774253October 28, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Door Handle on inside broke, preventing normal egress. Yes is has been verified by dealership and they wait for parts for repair. No lamps or warnings. Door just quit functioning. As I am disabled this may be more alarming for me than others.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11774011October 27, 2026
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact's cousin owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. Upon inspection underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered severe frame corrosion on the passenger’s side that could eventually cause the subframe to fracture. The contact stated that an unknown dealer had inspected the subframe in 2018 under recall, and the vehicle passed the inspection. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11774055October 27, 2026
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, the passenger inside the vehicle became aware of fluid leaking inside the cabin of the vehicle from the third rear brake light. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that there was mildew nearby where the failure started. There was an odor inside the vehicle and thought that the failure was coming from the cabin air filter. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights and the display screen were not illuminating properly at night. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failure of the seal on the third brake light. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773453October 25, 2026
SUSPENSION
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773205October 23, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle lost braking functionality, and the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was safely coasted to a stop. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer failed to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was released back to the contact. The failure mileage was 1,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773218October 23, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Interior drivers door handle no longer opens door. Making it impossible to open from the inside. Dealer claims replacement parts are on a 4-6 week backorder and hinted toward it being a common issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773089October 22, 2026
POWER TRAIN
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 Train). The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall, but the failure occurred. The dealer was contacted but was unable to duplicate the failure. The service advisor associated the failure with the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772799October 21, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Inside door handles continue to break at random . Small internal piece will snap and door handle no longer functions from the inside. Almost every other owner of the same year and model has had the same issue on every single interior door handle, on MULTIPLE occasions!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772845October 21, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Driving home from work on the I-95 South, I experienced sudden rpm revving and acceleration issues. I immediately notified the dealership and told them I was going to drop the vehicle off. Within 1-2 miles of that conversation the vehicle entirely stopped accelerating at approx 6 pm during heavy rush out traffic going 70 plus mph. I barely made it off to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. I then restarted the vehicle and had 0 forward propulsion. Reverse still worked. I then had the vehicle towed via Toyota road side assistance
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772515October 20, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Vehicle: 2026 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Hybrid I-Force Max, approx. 900 miles Component: Digital rearview mirror (rearview camera mirror) Dealer: Toyota of [XXX], two separate visits now. I purchased this vehicle new approximately six weeks ago. The digital rearview mirror was a primary reason for the purchase, because it gives a clearer and wider view to the rear than a standard mirror. Since purchase, the digital mirror display has repeatedly gone black while driving, leaving me without a rear view. This happens frequently and without warning, and most often when I use the turn signal stalk. That is exactly when a driver is most likely to check the mirror before changing lanes or turning, which makes the failure a direct safety risk. The owner’s manual identifies a black display as a fault condition, so this is not normal operation. I reported the problem to the dealer and to Toyota and provided photos of the failure as it happened. The dealer said they could not reproduce it during a short test drive, and Toyota has offered no repair or remedy. An intermittent fault not appearing on a brief test drive does not mean it isn’t occurring; it continues to happen during my regular driving. I have also found multiple owner reports on online forums describing the same failure in the same model, which suggests this is not limited to my vehicle. I am asking NHTSA to review this issue. A rearview mirror that blacks out during lane changes and turns creates a real risk of a crash. Attached below is a link of the forum with others as well. This was provided to Toyota to show its validity. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772561October 20, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The power tailgate fails to open (and subsequently close) most of the time, i.e., 8/10 times, requiring significant manual force. If someone were to forcibly open the tailgate after the power button failed, load the bed with cargo, get back in the driver’s seat and attempt to close the tailgate using the button inside the car, and then subsequently drive off, someone could be severely injured or killed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772319October 20, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772388October 20, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
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 dealership at around 10682 miles. The handle became suddenly inoperable, leaving me unable to open the driver’s door from inside the cabin using the interior door handle. I must roll down the window and operate the exterior handle to exit through that door. This presents a potential safety hazard because, in an emergency such as a vehicle fire or collision, I may be unable to exit promptly through the driver’s door. The failure occurred suddenly without adequate warning. I contacted an authorized Toyota dealership, which determined that the handle sub-assembly needed replacement under warranty. However, the replacement part has been on backorder, and I have been informed that the estimated arrival date is December 7, 2026. This leaves me waiting months for a repair to a component that is essential to exiting the vehicle safely. I am concerned that this may represent a recurring defect affecting other Toyota Tacoma owners. I am requesting that NHTSA review reports of interior door handle failures in 2024–2026 Toyota Tacoma vehicles to determine whether a broader safety defect exists and whether further investigation is warranted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772089October 19, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 132,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 229,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772177October 19, 2026
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STEERING
Toyota Corporation refuses to replace the frame and other essential parts on our 2008 Toyota Tacoma, which has had 2 previous recalls for frame replacement. We were never made aware of the previous recalls by Toyota or it's dealer who sold us the truck. We were made aware of the serious condition of the frame when our mechanic personally inspected the vehicle and notified us that the frame needed replacement. Toyota refuses to inspect or acknowledge the unsafe condition of our truck frame. Photos supplied speak for themselves. Our Toyota Case # is XXX has resulted with no benefit or consideration from Toyota. Therefore we request #XXX Request for NEW recall. Our mechanic [XXX] informed us the local Toyota dealer (Lithia Toyota Missoula) and it's parent company are notorious for not informing owners about recalls. We were never told when we bought the vehicle used that there was a previous recall. Also, two years after our purchase we just learned there was a follow-up frame recall, which nobody informed us of it's existence. We are sure the NHTSA does not want this vehicle in service on the road. So, again, please issue another follow-up recall for full frame replacement to match the 2018 recall. We offered to Toyota to pay for the removal and installation costs if they would supply all parts (defined in the original recall). However, Toyota ignored our offer to share replacement costs. So please issue an enforceable recall for 2008 Toyota Tacoma total frame replacement. The vehicle is available for inspection. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11771815October 17, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
Drivers side interior door handle broken trapping driver inside unless they exit passenger side or roll down window to reach exterior handle. Toyota replaced with is having to pay saying known issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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