MYRModel Year Report

2015 Toyota Tacoma

▲ Better than typical
2015 Toyota Tacoma
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:34.156Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
102
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

15% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 253 complaints 1997: 131 complaints 1998: 300 complaints 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 210 complaints 2001: 396 complaints 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 360 complaints 2003 2004: 415 complaints 2005: 707 complaints 2006: 782 complaints 2007: 541 complaints 2007 2008: 448 complaints 2009: 519 complaints 2010: 293 complaints 2011: 186 complaints 2011 2012: 295 complaints 2013: 125 complaints 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 102 complaints 2015 102 2016: 323 complaints 2017: 243 complaints 2018: 208 complaints 2019: 217 complaints 2019 2020: 90 complaints 2021: 80 complaints 2022: 59 complaints 2023: 53 complaints 2023 2024: 154 complaints 2025: 113 complaints 2026: 12 complaints
1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 253 complaints 1997: 131 complaints 1997 1998: 300 complaints 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 210 complaints 2001: 396 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 360 complaints 2003 2004: 415 complaints 2005: 707 complaints 2005 2006: 782 complaints 2007: 541 complaints 2007 2008: 448 complaints 2009: 519 complaints 2009 2010: 293 complaints 2011: 186 complaints 2011 2012: 295 complaints 2013: 125 complaints 2013 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 102 complaints 2015 102 2016: 323 complaints 2017: 243 complaints 2017 2018: 208 complaints 2019: 217 complaints 2019 2020: 90 complaints 2021: 80 complaints 2021 2022: 59 complaints 2023: 53 complaints 2023 2024: 154 complaints 2025: 113 complaints 2025 2026: 12 complaints
1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 253 complaints 1997: 131 complaints 1997 1998: 300 complaints 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 210 complaints 2001: 396 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 360 complaints 2003 2004: 415 complaints 2005: 707 complaints 2005 2006: 782 complaints 2007: 541 complaints 2007 2008: 448 complaints 2009: 519 complaints 2009 2010: 293 complaints 2011: 186 complaints 2011 2012: 295 complaints 2013: 125 complaints 2013 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 102 complaints 2015 102 2016: 323 complaints 2017: 243 complaints 2017 2018: 208 complaints 2019: 217 complaints 2019 2020: 90 complaints 2021: 80 complaints 2021 2022: 59 complaints 2023: 53 complaints 2023 2024: 154 complaints 2025: 113 complaints 2025 2026: 12 complaints

2015: 102 complaints

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YearComplaints
1995177
1996253
1997131
1998300
1999249
2000210
2001396
2002333
2003360
2004415
2005707
2006782
2007541
2008448
2009519
2010293
2011186
2012295
2013125
201493
2015102
2016323
2017243
2018208
2019217
202090
202180
202259
202353
2024154
2025113
202612

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

15% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY
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My frame of my truck rotted from the inside out and now I don’t qualify for their safety safety program, they only give you enough time and cover it up with a coating so by the time you realized it’s fully rotted through it’s too late.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-19

Also filed under Suspension

Engine

12% · 12 reports

Service brakes

12% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The emergency brake was engaged however, the vehicle slightly scraped the concrete driveway wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-24

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Air bags

11% · 11 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Was in a serious accident while driving and rear ended another vehicle and my airbags did not deploy. Serious front end damage resulting in a total loss of my Tacoma. Shocked airbags did not deploy. Definitely should have.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-06

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Tacoma.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-14

While traveling approximately 60 MPH, I collided into a large free range animal in the middle of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-07

Vehicle speed control

9% · 9 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2014-12-01Equipment14V663000 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.

    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.

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    2015-02-23Equipment14V828000 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.

    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.

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    2015-03-13Tires, wheels15V099000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tacoma pickup trucks manufactured August 7, 2014, to December 22, 2014.

    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.

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    2017-09-01Equipment, structure17V425000 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.

    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.

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    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V663000 · Equipment
  • Recall 14V828000 · Equipment
  • Recall 15V099000 · Tires, wheels
  • Recall 17V425000 · Equipment, structure
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FAQ

Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Toyota Tacoma is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.