2024 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 PER YEAR
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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 | 519 |
| 2010 | 292 |
| 2011 | 186 |
| 2012 | 295 |
| 2013 | 125 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 101 |
| 2016 | 323 |
| 2017 | 239 |
| 2018 | 203 |
| 2019 | 216 |
| 2020 | 87 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 145 |
| 2025 | 94 |
| 2026 | 6 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
36% of complaints: power train — 52 distinct reports on file.
23% of complaints: service brakes — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jumped a curb, went down a riverbank, and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260818
Also filed under PARKING BRAKE
11% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
FIRE8% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
6% of complaints: lane departure — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing blind spot detection and assist.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
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
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
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 26V514000 — 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 (34 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V514000 (suspension) has been completed.
- 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.
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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 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.