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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Toyota Tacoma Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2000 to 2025, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 24 model years (2000–2025) the Toyota Tacoma has 145 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2009 with 13; the cleanest is 2020 with 1.

Model years
24

2000–2025

Total recalls
145
Worst year
2009

13 recalls

Cleanest year
2020

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

What gets recalled most on the Toyota Tacoma

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS32
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING11
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER10
  • TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE6
  • SEAT BELTS6
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS6
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP6
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF6
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL5
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL5

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.