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Toyota Tacoma 2016–2023

3rd generation · N300

NHTSA data through 13 August 20261,710 complaints, 855 with mileageMethod

Reports with mileage
855
Median of reported failures
10,000 mi
Most-reported system
Transmission and driveline (18.5%)
Recalls
15

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On this generation, 53% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 4 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.

Figure 1 · Toyota Tacoma 2016–2023 · 855 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 10,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 396 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Toyota Tacoma 2016–2023Histogram of 855 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 10,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 10,000 miles with 396 complaints, 46.3 percent of the total. 53% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 4 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. A further 6 complaints, 0.7 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 10,005.
  • First 12,000 miles — 53% of all failures
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 6 complaints (0.7%), plotted separately
10%
400
25%
2,527
Median
10,005
75%
30,000
90%
56,000

Tallest bin: 396 complaints between 0 and 10,000 miles. Based on 855 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 10,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–10,00039646.3%
10,000–20,00016218.9%
20,000–30,000809.4%
30,000–40,000526.1%
40,000–50,000516.0%
50,000–60,000333.9%
60,000–70,000242.8%
70,000–80,000141.6%
80,000–90,000141.6%
90,000–100,00010.1%
100,000–110,00080.9%
110,000–120,00020.2%
120,000–130,00070.8%
130,000–140,00020.2%
140,000–150,00020.2%
160,000–170,00010.1%
200,000+60.7%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 1,710 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma, and 855 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

53% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 4 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.

The most-reported areas are the transmission and driveline (18.5% of complaints, typically around 7,500 miles), the brakes (10.4% of complaints, typically around 5,000 miles), the engine (10.2% of complaints, typically around 10,000 miles).

15 recall campaigns cover this generation.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma were filed by 10,000 miles and 90% by 56,000 miles — figures drawn from 855 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

6 reports (0.7%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Tacoma reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2016–2023 Tacoma: the 3-minute check

Generated from 855 mileage-tagged complaints, 15 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 15 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  2. Ask for transmission and driveline repair records. This area fails at a median of 7,500 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
  3. Ask for brakes repair records. This area fails at a median of 5,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
  4. Check transmission on 2016–2018 worst; complaints continue through 2019 cars. Six-speed automatic gear hunting, harsh and delayed downshifts, and torque converter lockup shudder — the single largest complaint cluster for this generation. Toyota issued multiple TSBs, four of them…
  5. Check rear axle on 2016–2017 cars. Rear differential oil leak at the carrier-to-axle-housing joint from insufficiently torqued fastening nuts. Continued operation can damage or seize the differential and lock the rear wheels. Recall covered essentially…
  6. Check body. Rear leaf spring and bed/frame corrosion complaints continue, though at lower rates than the prior generation.
  7. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  8. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 53% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.

On inspection, the transmission and driveline and the brakes are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The brakes in particular shows a median failure mileage of 5,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Toyota Tacoma 2016–2023

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Brakes178 reports5,0002,000–14,000Brakes: 178 reports, median 5,000 miles, middle half 2,000 to 14,000 miles.
  2. Transmission and driveline317 reports7,5001,500–17,000Transmission and driveline: 317 reports, median 7,500 miles, middle half 1,500 to 17,000 miles.
  3. Engine175 reports10,0002,500–28,000Engine: 175 reports, median 10,000 miles, middle half 2,500 to 28,000 miles.
  4. Fuel and propulsion system166 reports12,0004,500–28,000Fuel and propulsion system: 166 reports, median 12,000 miles, middle half 4,500 to 28,000 miles.
  5. Body structure88 reports13,0003,500–50,000Body structure: 88 reports, median 13,000 miles, middle half 3,500 to 50,000 miles.
  6. Problems owners could not categorise171 reports16,0006,000–35,000Problems owners could not categorise: 171 reports, median 16,000 miles, middle half 6,000 to 35,000 miles.
  7. Electrical system125 reports26,0005,500–48,000Electrical system: 125 reports, median 26,000 miles, middle half 5,500 to 48,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Transmission and driveline31718.5%7,5001,500–17,000
Brakes17810.4%5,0002,000–14,000
Engine17510.2%10,0002,500–28,000
Problems owners could not categorise17110.0%16,0006,000–35,000
Fuel and propulsion system1669.7%12,0004,500–28,000
Electrical system1257.3%26,0005,500–48,000
Body structure885.1%13,0003,500–50,000
Throttle and speed control673.9%6,5003,500–18,000
Fuel system523.0%13,0007,000–56,000
Airbag system513.0%23,00015,000–45,000

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Toyota Tacoma 2016–2023 · 855 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Toyota Tacoma 2016–2023Of 855 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 10,000-mile bin edge. 91 percent below 60,000 miles. 97 percent below 90,000 miles. 98 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 10,005 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 91% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 97% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 98% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.7% of reports (6) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

91% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Transmission and driveline — median 7,500 mi
  • Brakes — median 5,000 mi
  • Engine — median 10,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 16,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — median 12,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 26,000 mi
  • Body structure — median 13,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

97% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Transmission and driveline — median 7,500 mi
  • Brakes — median 5,000 mi
  • Engine — median 10,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 16,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — median 12,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 26,000 mi
  • Body structure — median 13,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

98% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Transmission and driveline — median 7,500 mi
  • Brakes — median 5,000 mi
  • Engine — median 10,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 16,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — median 12,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 26,000 mi
  • Body structure — median 13,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 10,005 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 18.5% of complaints (317 reports, 202 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 7,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,500 and 17,000 miles.

The brakes account for 10.4% of complaints (178 reports, 83 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail early — a median of 5,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,000 and 14,000 miles.

The engine accounts for 10.2% of complaints (175 reports, 84 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 10,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,500 and 28,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 10.0% of complaints (171 reports, 66 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 16,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 6,000 and 35,000 miles.

The fuel and propulsion system accounts for 9.7% of complaints (166 reports, 83 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 12,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 4,500 and 28,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 7.3% of complaints (125 reports, 76 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 26,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,500 and 48,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2016 model year drew the most — 417 complaints — while 2023 drew the fewest at 72. The median year sits at 203.

That makes 2016 an outlier: roughly 2.1 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 15 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around equipment (4), the airbag system (3), the transmission and driveline (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 1,710 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
97 (5.7%)
Fires
20
Injury reports
59
Fatality reports
2

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Transmission 2016–2018 worst; complaints continue through 2019

Six-speed automatic gear hunting, harsh and delayed downshifts, and torque converter lockup shudder — the single largest complaint cluster for this generation. Toyota issued multiple TSBs, four of them transmission-related, and repeated control-software reflashes. The Atkinson-cycle 2GR-FKS's narrow low-rpm torque band aggravates the hunting behavior.

Rear Axle 2016–2017

Rear differential oil leak at the carrier-to-axle-housing joint from insufficiently torqued fastening nuts. Continued operation can damage or seize the differential and lock the rear wheels. Recall covered essentially all 2016-2017 Tacomas, roughly 228,000 US trucks; remedy is re-torque or nut and gasket replacement, with carrier assembly replacement where damaged.

Body

Rear leaf spring and bed/frame corrosion complaints continue, though at lower rates than the prior generation.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
2016417245
2017318207
2018281140
2019302147
202012565
202111625
2022799
20237217

Recalls (15) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Mar 2025 · 2023 · Air BagsA deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occu

    What can happen. A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.

    NHTSA campaign 25V040000, reported 2025-03-17.

  2. Apr 2024 · 2022–2023 · Power TrainAxle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.

    What can happen. Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.

    NHTSA campaign 24V152000, reported 2024-04-17.

  3. Sep 2023 · 2023 · Air BagsA deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    What can happen. A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.

    NHTSA campaign 23V480000, reported 2023-09-08.

  4. Sep 2022 · 2022–2023 · Child SeatAn insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."

    What can happen. An insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.

    NHTSA campaign 22V520000, reported 2022-09-15.

  5. Jun 2022 · 2022 · EquipmentAn illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    What can happen. An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.

    NHTSA campaign 22V310000, reported 2022-06-30.

  6. Jan 2021 · 2017–2020 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus

    What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this re

    NHTSA campaign 20V682000, reported 2021-01-21.

  7. May 2020 · 2018–2019 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014

    What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 20V012000, reported 2020-05-01.

  8. May 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentIf the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    What can happen. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

    NHTSA campaign 19V244000, reported 2019-05-24.

  9. Jan 2019 · 2018–2019 · Service Brakes, HydraulicReduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.

    What can happen. Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.

    NHTSA campaign 18V888000, reported 2019-01-28.

  10. May 2018 · 2017 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.

    What can happen. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.

    NHTSA campaign 18V211000, reported 2018-05-09.

  11. Jan 2018 · 2017 · EquipmentAn incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    What can happen. An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 17V831000, reported 2018-01-23.

  12. Sep 2017 · 2016 · EquipmentIf the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

    What can happen. If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.

    NHTSA campaign 17V425000, reported 2017-09-01.

  13. Jul 2017 · 2016–2017 · EngineAn engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.

    What can happen. An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.

    NHTSA campaign 17V356000, reported 2017-07-26.

  14. Jun 2017 · 2016–2017 · Power TrainIf the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.

    What can happen. If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.

    NHTSA campaign 17V285000, reported 2017-06-19.

  15. Nov 2015 · 2016 · Air BagsThe incorrect bolts may loosen over time and affect the performance of the driver's knee air bag, increasing…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tacoma trucks manufactured August 20, 2015, to September 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.

    What can happen. The incorrect bolts may loosen over time and affect the performance of the driver's knee air bag, increasing the risk of driver injury during a crash that necessitates deployment of the air bags.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is F0T.

    NHTSA campaign 15V656000, reported 2015-11-19.

What owners reported

Vehicle is sporadic when shifting. Earlier today at a left turn at the vehicle would not shift gears giving me the feeling that the vehicle would only go at 10-15mph on incoming traffic. This was at a green light with yield if possible. If it weren't for other driver coming and being able to use breaks the vehicle…

2016 · Transmission and driveline

The differential needed replacement at <10,000 due to a loud howling noise when cruising at 55 MPH. The noise was noted when i first picked up the vehicle from the dealership, but the volume got much louder over time. Even my 4 year old child asked, "what's that sound?" The service records noted metal "silver…

2016 · 5 miles · Transmission and driveline

the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to remain in position. In addition, the contact had to put extra effort into turning the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact spoke with an independent mechanic…

2016 · 9 miles · Suspension

The 2016 Tacoma will not allow the driver with usb flash drive plugged in with music. Control the browsing album or song list with steering wheel controls. As per the 2015 Tacoma did. This is in all aspects. Of operation parked, moving, etc. I see this as a safety issue. Having to take your eyes off the road to press…

2016 · 12 miles · Problems owners could not categorise

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