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TOYOTA Tacoma Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

158
Total Recalls
5.6
Avg per Year Above brand average (2.6)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
5 D-
2001
6 C+
2002
5 C+
2003
5 C+
2004
5 D
2005
10 A-
2006
11 B+
2007
10 B+
2008
11 B+
2009
13 B+
2010
13 A-
2011
9 B-
2012
7 B-
2013
6 B-
2014
4 C
2015
4 D-
2016
4 B-
2017
5 A-
2018
3 A-
2019
4 A-
2020
1 C-
2021
0
2022
3 C
2023
4 A
2024
5 B+
2025
5 A-
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

EQUIPMENT
38
AIR BAGS
15
TIRES
13
SUSPENSION
13
SEATS
12
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
9
SEAT BELTS
8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7
POWER TRAIN
7

Most Severe Recalls

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT — Your vehicle is being recalled because a part called the front driveshaft's CV joint might break, which is a critical part that helps your vehicle move smoothly.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — The rear brake hoses in your 2024-2025 Tacoma are responsible for carrying brake fluid to the rear wheels. If mud and dirt accumulate inside the wheels, the hoses can get damaged a…

High Priority

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER — The shock absorbers in your Tacoma are crucial for a smooth ride and stable handling. The metal flange that connects them to your vehicle's frame can rust and break, causing the oi…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — Your vehicle's rear brake hoses may be damaged by mud and dirt inside the rear wheels, leading to a brake fluid leak.

High Priority

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER — The shock absorbers on your Tacoma are what help smooth out bumps in the road and keep your vehicle stable. In some 2024 and 2025 models, the metal parts of these shock absorbers c…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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