Toyota · Model Report
Showing safety data for the 2026 model year only.
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.
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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
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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)
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Abnormal vibration from drive line at 22-24 MPH. Dealership service manager rode in the truck and validated the abnormal vibration. He checked for Tech Service Bulletin for this and found none. He drove four similar Tacomas on their lot and said they all have the same vibration at that speed. He called Toyota engineering and they validated the vibration but said it is "normal." Dealer and Toyota corp refuse to repair. Toyota Brand Engagement Center (800-331-4331) opened a case for this and recommended I also file a case here.
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2026 Toyota Tacoma (i-FORCE 2.4L turbo, 8-speed automatic), purchased new, 2,051 miles. On the morning of XXX, I noticed a delay when the transmission shifted gears and shortly after while driving on the highway at approximately 55–57 mph, multiple warnings appeared at once: Check Engine, "Drive-Start Control Malfunction," "System Malfunction" (pre-collision and lane assist), and "Secondary Collision Brake System Malfunction." Shortly after, the transmission stopped engaging. When I pressed the accelerator, engine RPM rose but the vehicle did not accelerate, a loss of drive power at highway speed with traffic around me. This created a serious crash risk. The collision-avoidance systems were disabled at the same time. Photos of the warning messages are attached. The vehicle is being taken to a Toyota dealer in [XXX] by AAA for diagnosis. Similar reports from other 2024–2026 Tacoma owners suggest this may not be an isolated issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
No injuries · No fire · No crash