Is the 2025 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Tacoma?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Tacoma have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2025 Toyota Tacoma

▲ Better than typical

2025 Toyota Tacoma
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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: 113
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Structure

Complaints per year

2025: 113 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.

Structure

35% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing interior and body.

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The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tacoma.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

Driver side front and passenger door handle broke internally. The door is unable to be opened from the inside. This puts occupants at risk of not being able to exit the veichle in an emergency or safely from the inside.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Power train

19% · 22 reports

Steering

9% · 10 reports

Suspension

8% · 9 reports

Forward collision avoidance

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

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While driving on a dry, clearly marked two-lane highway in Montana, I had Lane Tracing Assist and Active Lane Keep/Track Assist turned on. My hands were on the steering wheel, speed was within the limit, and visibility was clear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-20

Also filed under Lane departure

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2025-08-01Service brakes, hydraulic25V058000 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.

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2025-12-05Electrical system25V595000 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.

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2026-05-22Equipment26V179000 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.

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Date not on filePower train25V656000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles. The front driveshaft constant-velocity (CV) joint may deform and break.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed November 14, 2025.

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Date not on fileSuspension26V514000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2025 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection

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Structure: 39 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
Steering: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 25V656000 · Power train
Recall 26V514000 · Suspension
Recall 25V058000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 25V595000 · Electrical system
Recall 26V179000 · Equipment

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Toyota Tacoma reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Tacoma?: The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Tacoma have?: 5 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.