2022 Toyota Tacoma

▲ Better than typical

2022 Toyota Tacoma
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:58:09.319Z

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 PER YEAR

2022: 55 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1995	177
1996	253
1997	131
1998	300
1999	249
2000	210
2001	396
2002	333
2003	359
2004	414
2005	707
2006	782
2007	540
2008	445
2009	518
2010	290
2011	183
2012	294
2013	124
2014	92
2015	100
2016	323
2017	237
2018	199
2019	209
2020	85
2021	76
2022	55
2023	48
2024	138
2025	69
2026	5

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I hit an elk on the road. The elk came in direct impact with the front of my truck. No air bags deployed despite the force of the significant frontal impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240513

I was driving on the highway and a semi truck hit my car from behind, pushed my car and I hit the car in front of me. I was doing around 55 mph when thee truck hit me.The airbags did not deploy. but the airbag light was lit up on the cluster.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240106

I was crossing through a major intersection. I had the green light so I proceeded in a forward direction. A vehicle traveling west on Hwy 24, ran the red light and struck me in the drivers door. His estimated speed was the speed limit at 35 mph.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231121

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220630 — equipment

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible.

Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022.

Campaign 22V310000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220915 — child seat

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 22V520000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240417 — power train

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024.

Campaign 24V152000 — check if this car was fixed