2025 Toyota Tacoma

▲ Better than typical

2025 Toyota Tacoma
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:58:17.839Z

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

2025: 69 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 28%

28% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 17%

17% of complaints: structure — 12 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 13%

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

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 8 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 6%

6% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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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, 20251020

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

R Date not on file — power train

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.

Campaign 25V656000 — check if this car was fixed