Toyota Tacoma 2025 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Toyota Tacoma 2025 and 102 complaints filed by owners. It has 33% fewer complaints than the average Toyota Tacoma from 2016–2025 (152 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Toyota Tacoma 2025? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Toyota Tacoma 2025
Suspension
NHTSA campaign 26V514000 · 2026-08-06
What happens
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles. The metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external oil reservoir.
Consequence
An oil reservoir that detaches can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 30, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027.Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB14 and 26TA14.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Equipment and labels
NHTSA campaign 26V179000 · 2026-03-24
What happens
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 TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Powertrain and transmission
NHTSA campaign 25V656000 · 2025-10-01
What happens
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.
Consequence
A broken driveshaft can impair steering. Vehicles with full-time 4WD may experience a vehicle rollaway while parked without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB11 and 25TA11.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 25V595000 · 2025-09-11
What happens
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 Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Consequence
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Brakes (hydraulic)
NHTSA campaign 25V058000 · 2025-02-06
What happens
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.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
102 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
4 with a crash · 2 with a fire · 6 injuries · 1 deaths
Most reported problems on the Toyota Tacoma 2025
- Structure and body: 41 (40% of complaints)
- Powertrain and transmission: 20 (20% of complaints)
- Steering: 10 (10% of complaints)
- Suspension: 9 (9% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 5 (5% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Toyota Tacoma 2025
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Look for frame rust, welds or uneven paint that point to accidents.
- On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
- The wheel should be centered going straight, with no vibration, noises when turning or stiffness.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| 2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| 2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Toyota Tacoma recalls by year
- 2016 : 4 recalls · 323 complaints
- 2017 : 5 recalls · 240 complaints
- 2018 : 3 recalls · 208 complaints
- 2019 : 4 recalls · 218 complaints
- 2020 : 1 recalls · 88 complaints
- 2021 : 0 recalls · 80 complaints
- 2022 : 3 recalls · 59 complaints
- 2023 : 4 recalls · 54 complaints
- 2024 : 5 recalls · 152 complaints
- 2025 : 5 recalls · 102 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Toyota Tacoma 2025 have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Toyota Tacoma 2025. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Tacoma 2025?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: structure and body (41 of 102 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 12, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).