2024 Toyota Tacoma

▲ Better than typical
2024 Toyota Tacoma
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:07:50.665Z

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

Complaints per year, Toyota Tacoma Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 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: 359 complaints 2003 2004: 414 complaints 2005: 707 complaints 2006: 782 complaints 2007: 540 complaints 2007 2008: 445 complaints 2009: 518 complaints 2010: 290 complaints 2011: 183 complaints 2011 2012: 294 complaints 2013: 124 complaints 2014: 92 complaints 2015: 100 complaints 2015 2016: 323 complaints 2017: 237 complaints 2018: 199 complaints 2019: 209 complaints 2019 2020: 85 complaints 2021: 76 complaints 2022: 55 complaints 2023: 48 complaints 2023 2024: 138 complaints 2024 2025: 69 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2024: 138 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
1995177
1996253
1997131
1998300
1999249
2000210
2001396
2002333
2003359
2004414
2005707
2006782
2007540
2008445
2009518
2010290
2011183
2012294
2013124
201492
2015100
2016323
2017237
2018199
2019209
202085
202176
202255
202348
2024138
202569
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 38%

38% of complaints: power train — 52 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SEATS 4%

4% of complaints: seats — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20240916 — equipment

Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

Campaign 24V548000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250801 — service brakes, hydraulic

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles. The rear brake hoses can be damaged if mud and dirt builds up inside the rear wheels. This can result in a brake fluid leak.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB04 and 25TA04.

Campaign 25V058000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251205 — electrical system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown...

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge.

Campaign 25V595000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260522 — equipment

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 26V179000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 24V548000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V058000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V595000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V179000 (equipment) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2025

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2005 ■ 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.