Toyota Tacoma Complaints

8,484 consumer complaints on file.

#11769891October 8, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Cab air vents behind rear seat leaks causing mold to form under carpet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769937October 8, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
While driving at highway speeds on the interstate, the driver-side sun visor suddenly experienced an internal mechanical failure, snapping at the pivot point. Instead of detaching completely, the visor dropped down into a vertical position, completely blocking my forward windshield view. Because this occurred while driving directly into blinding sunlight, the combination of the obstructed windshield and the sudden, unshielded sun glare caused an immediate and severe loss of forward visibility. This created an imminent crash hazard on a high-speed roadway, requiring an emergency reaction to blindly clear the obstruction from my field of vision while attempting to maintain vehicle control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769590October 7, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driver side rear passenger inside door handle broke. I do rarely have rear passengers. I can count on one hand the times I’ve had rear passengers. This week I had a rear passenger and the door handle broke. The passenger did not abuse the handle. It was regular force used yet it still broke. Online community groups for my vehicle show that this has been happening alot to other 4th gen Tacomas. Not just rear drive door like mine but drive door as well
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769743October 7, 2026
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
On [XXX], my 2026 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter experienced an abrupt loss of power while passing a semi-truck on [XXX] in northern British Columbia, Canada. It was raining sufficiently to require windshield wipers but not at full speed. As I accelerated to pass a semi-truck in rain and road spray, the dash gauge indicated turbo boost increased, and then abruptly my truck suddenly lost power and entered what appeared to be a reduced-power or “limp” mode with many dash lights. It started slowing down immediately with no throttle response. I could no longer maintain highway speed and had to pull over immediately. This created an immediate collision risk while passing a large truck in highway traffic. After stopping, I inspected the air filter and intake. The filter was not visibly wet, but I found water droplets inside the intake near the sensor. I have a photograph documenting these droplets. I was approximately a couple hundred kilometers from the nearest Toyota dealer, so I drove at reduced power (max speed limited to approximately 40 mph) to the closest mechanic, who restored normal operation. I do not have the diagnostic fault codes. I suspect rainwater or road spray entered through the factory snorkel during a turbo boost event causing the sensor to detect water and the subsequent loss of power, but the underlying cause has not been confirmed. My primary safety concern is the sudden inability to maintain speed or accelerate during a highway passing maneuver, and the possibility of recurrence during driving in rain and road spray. I request that NHTSA investigate this potential safety defect. 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
#11769321October 6, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
Indoor door handles, and latch breaking over normal use due to cheap manufacturing. Major safety hazard on the inability of exiting a vehicle from inside. It happens unexpectedly and has been reported on many new trucks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769379October 6, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2018 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD Double Cab, 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS). At about 87,000 miles the check engine light came on with code P11EC, Cylinder 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance (Port). Cylinder 1 failed compression. Leakdown and coolant tests had passed earlier; borescope did not show heavy scoring. The Toyota dealer said replacing the direct injectors would fix compression (quote about $4,499). After the dealer injector repair, cylinder 1 was still 124 psi (spec about 142-180 psi), so it did not fix compression. The dealer then quoted $11,778 for a short block (+$500 incidentals) and $14,238 for an engine assembly that was not new (about 45,000 miles on the replacement discussed); adding injectors again put the short-block path at about $16,278. I was steered toward buying a new truck and had the injector work reversed because it did not fix what they said it would. Toyota Brand Engagement Center reviewed the case, called the dealer, took VINs for other Toyotas, and denied goodwill; no recall or TSB. An independent shop later pulled the engine and found the cylinder 1 exhaust valves leaking badly; cylinder wall still looked good. Machine shop valve job, new rings, injectors tested (two bad), all six replaced; repair about $8,000. Truck runs normally after. Consequences: loss of power, failed emissions monitors, risk of further engine damage if driven, high repair cost. Not a crash. This appears to be a known pattern on the 2GR-FKS in 2016-2019 Tacomas (P11EC, cylinder 1, leaking/burnt exhaust valves, often after direct-injector washdown). Toyota has not recalled; dealers stop at injectors or quote a short block/used engine, and owners pay out of warranty. Please log this under 2018 Toyota Tacoma: engine, fuel system, and valve train (cylinder head/exhaust valves, fuel injectors), so the pattern is on record. Servicing dealer: Nashville Toyota North. Toyota Brand Engagement case 260521000967.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769471October 6, 2026
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
I was traveling on highway 12 at 60 mph when the seat belts exploded and cinched up tight to child safety lock mode. There was an odor of burning wires/electrical.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769281October 6, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The rear quarter panel pressure vents failed which allowed water intrusion into the cabin of the truck. Severe mold and smell has occurred due to water damage. There were no warnings from toyota or dealership about these pieces failing and causing damage. To have a dealership replace just the parts, NOT including ruined carpet and pads due to mold, I was quoted $800- $5000 to replace a $60 piece of plastic
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768950October 5, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 141,331. At the time of the maintenance, it was discovered that the mileage was 276,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768842October 4, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
All interior door handles have a plastic piece within the door panel that can snap under normal operation, resulting in loss of ability to exit the vehicle while inside. My vehicle, and many other 4th Generation Tacoma owners, have reported this happening. For my situation, my driver’s interior door handle does not engage the door latch mechanism as of [XXX]. The window must be rolled down and outside handle pulled to open the door. Upon taking it to the dealer on October 3rd, the part is to be replaced with the original part that was installed. The issue has been stated by the service department at Wyatt Johnson Toyota (Clarksville, TN) as being a nationwide issue. That part is on national backorder and I am driving this vehicle until that part arrives at an unknown date per the dealership. This poses a hazard because if I am in an accident and need to exit the vehicle through my driver’s side, my life would be at risk if I cannot roll down the window to open the door from the outside as the interior handle is inoperable. If/when the part does break again as it has not been improved by Toyota, then this will be a recurring safety failure that continues to put lives at risk if a driver or passengers cannot exit the vehicle through normal operation. Recommend this gets presented to Toyota, with a reinforced part created by Toyota, and a subsequent safety recall with part replaced on all 4 doors at no cost to the owner.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
#11768069September 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN
For second time fordt time was in 2024 bow again in September of 2026 while accelerating i loose power while shifting gears. No matter how hard i push accelerator it does not provide power feels almost like seiches to from drive . Worried that loss of power will cause accident since i csn accelerate. Toyoa want me to replicate this condition and is impossible to do. Offed to pay myself to check for metal shavings. I will pay to stay safe if they will deny the issue again. No check engine light
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767628September 29, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
car passed and the vehicles breaks were pressed with the foot pedal to allow the other car to pass quickly but they did not work and the vehicle went off the road
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767788September 29, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driver side interior door handle has broken. Not allowing me to open the door from the inside. Requiring me to roll the window down and open the door from the outside.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767229September 27, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
Inside drivers door handle cable was broke inside of door Door handle cannot be opened from inside Confirmed by dealer verbally Inspected by dealer and new cable replaced No warning lamps or any symptoms prior to breaking
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766763September 24, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear cabin air vents not sealed properly from factory. Water leaks in and soaks interior carpet and gets moldy.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766782September 24, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
2022 Tacoma paint peeling on all doors. Manufactured 1 months after current paint recall 23TE08 for 2016-2022 Tacomas. Quoted $7,000 for new paint job by Maita Toyota in Sacramento Ca and Toyota Corp only offered me $2500, which I declined. This is stupid!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766391September 23, 2026
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while taking the vehicle to a service center for a tire replacement, the contact was informed that the entire rear sub frame was extremely rusted. The mechanic informed the contact that the tires could not be replaced because the vehicle was unsafe to drive and stated that the VIN might be associated with a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure via telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766074September 22, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle's structure (frame) is failing. A recall for corrosion susceptibility was disseminated for the make and model of my vehicle. A coating was applied to the frame, and I was then told by Malloy Toyota that rust will now NOT become a problem for the frame, as "it's been properly treated according to Toyota's standards following the recall." However, upon State Inspection yesterday, 9/21/26, I was told that much Rust Damage exists on the frame. The vehicle is available now for immediate inspection. My safety is immediately put at risk because I'm driving a vehicle whose structure is now compromised by the recall Toyota said they "prevented" and therefore fixed. The problem has indeed been confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle has only been inspected by the independent service center for VA State Inspection. No warning indicating that the vehicle's frame was rusting. The issue was first brought to my attention after yesterday's VA State Inspection on 9/21/26
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766081September 22, 2026
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The vehicle was towed. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with heavy rust throughout the subframe. The failure mileage was 95,342.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765873September 21, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, and the vehicle continued moving forward. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was repaired under NHTS Campaign Number: 18V888000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); but the contact had evidence that the repair was not performed. There was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle before the failure, which continued afterwards. The manufacturer was informed through brand engagement and customer care. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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