Worst 2015 Toyota Tacoma Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Body Structure
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | — | 25,863 mi | |
| Body Structure | 12 | 1 | — | 15,318 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 5 | — | 15,442 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 6 | — | 53,771 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | 30,843 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 3 | — | 40,532 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 27,856 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | — | 12,218 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 10,399 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | 1 | — | 31,800 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Toyota Tacoma
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,665 vehicles.
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tacoma pickup trucks manufactured August 7, 2014, to December 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may have had their tires and wheels changed to TRD PRO accessory tires and wheels, causing the inflation information on the tire placard to be incorrect which may result in the tire being improperly inflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tacoma vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may contain an incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
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2015 Toyota Tacoma — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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