2022 Toyota Tacoma
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.
- Complaints
- 59
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
17% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 59 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 177 |
| 1996 | 253 |
| 1997 | 131 |
| 1998 | 300 |
| 1999 | 249 |
| 2000 | 210 |
| 2001 | 396 |
| 2002 | 333 |
| 2003 | 360 |
| 2004 | 415 |
| 2005 | 707 |
| 2006 | 782 |
| 2007 | 541 |
| 2008 | 448 |
| 2009 | 519 |
| 2010 | 293 |
| 2011 | 186 |
| 2012 | 295 |
| 2013 | 125 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 102 |
| 2016 | 323 |
| 2017 | 243 |
| 2018 | 208 |
| 2019 | 217 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 154 |
| 2025 | 113 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
17% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing floor shift.
Structure
14% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-24
My 2022-Toyota Tacoma has a paint peeling issue that is known to Toyota. My particular model was manufactured in Mexico with a paint code of 040. I have paint peeling in my engine compartment and on several fenders.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Air bags
14% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2024-05-13
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, 2024-01-06
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, 2023-11-21
Engine
12% · 7 reportsService brakes
10% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-06-30Equipment22V310000 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.
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2022-09-15Child seat22V520000 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.
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2024-04-17Power train24V152000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V310000 · Equipment
- Recall 22V520000 · Child seat
- Recall 24V152000 · Power train
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- Is the 2022 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Toyota Tacoma is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Tacoma?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Tacoma have?
- 3 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.