NHTSA has 111 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, received from 2025 to 2026. The most-reported system is structure (44 complaints, 40%), followed by power train (21) and unknown or other (14). Owners reported 4 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries and 1 death. Median mileage at failure: 6,527 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026, with 83 received that year. 5 safety recalls cover this model year.
111NHTSA complaints
5safety recalls
4crashes reported
2fires reported
6injuries
1deaths
Quick answers
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Toyota Tacoma?
Owners report structure problems most often: 44 of 111 NHTSA complaints (40%), followed by power train (21) and steering (10).
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Tacoma have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma. The most recent is 26V514000 (suspension, 2026-08-06).
At what mileage do 2025 Toyota Tacoma problems happen?
The median mileage at failure is 6,527 miles, across 6 complaints that reported mileage.
Have owners reported crashes or fires in the 2025 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes. Owners reported 4 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries and 1 death in NHTSA complaints.
Problems by system
System
Complaints
Share
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Median miles
Structure
44
40%
0
0
0
5,238
Power train
21
19%
0
0
0
–
Unknown or other
14
13%
0
0
0
–
Steering
10
9%
0
0
0
–
Suspension
9
8%
0
0
0
–
Electrical system
6
5%
0
1
1
–
Forward collision avoidance
5
5%
4
0
5
4,000
Service brakes
5
5%
0
0
0
18,000
Engine
4
4%
0
0
0
19,600
Fuel system
2
2%
0
0
0
–
Lane departure
2
2%
2
0
1
–
Seats
2
2%
0
0
0
–
Air bags
1
1%
1
0
4
4,000
Carry handle
1
1%
0
0
0
–
Chest clip
1
1%
0
0
0
–
Equipment
1
1%
0
1
0
–
Latches, locks and linkages
1
1%
0
0
0
7,055
Tires
1
1%
0
0
0
–
Visibility and wipers
1
1%
0
0
0
–
Wheels
1
1%
0
0
0
–
A complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints received by year
202528202683
Safety recalls (5)
26V514000 · Suspension · 2026-08-06
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Defect: 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."
Risk: 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.
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
I own a 2025 Toyota Tacoma, and the interior driver’s door handle assembly has failed, preventing me from opening the driver’s door normally from inside the vehicle. The failure occurred at around 11000 miles during normal use without any accident, impact, or unusual force. The Tacoma had routine…
Structure · NHTSA complaint 11772388, received 2026-10-20
Inner door handle broke under normal use and toyota cant replace this due to mass failures across the country in all 4th generation tacomas. Mass backorders. I have been driving for at least 2 months with no way to exit my vehicle in case of emergency.
Structure · NHTSA complaint 11772319, received 2026-10-20
My 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter consistently experiences a severe loss of engine power while driving in rainy conditions. During precipitation, the vehicle suddenly loses acceleration capability, sputters, and becomes highly unresponsive, creating an immediate highway hazard as it cannot…
Power train · NHTSA complaint 11771203, received 2026-10-14
2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5, 8-speed automatic transmission. Harsh, hard shifts — primarily 1st-to-2nd and 2nd-to-3rd — on cold starts. The transmission slams into gear with a noticeable jolt/lurch of the vehicle. Occurs when the powertrain is cold; diminishes as it warms up. No warning lights and no…
Power train · NHTSA complaint 11765499, received 2026-09-19
I am reporting a severe safety hazard on my 2025 Toyota Tacoma caused by incorrect alignment specs and an uncorrected extreme toe setting. On a recent service visit, alignment inspection showed a Total Toe of +1.62 degrees (OEM target is approximately +0.10 degrees). The alignment machine database…
Steering · NHTSA complaint 11751664, received 2026-07-20
*Steering system - tie rod / steering nut lock was loose and discover after alignment service * Loose tie rod nut created a potential safety risk because it involves a steering component related to vehicle control. This could have put me, my passengers, and others drivers at risk if the condition…
Steering · NHTSA complaint 11733479, received 2026-04-24
Built from the NHTSA complaints flat file and the NHTSA recalls flat files, data as of 2026-10-22. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models collect more of them.