2015 Toyota Tacoma Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma. Part of Generation 2 — 2005–2015.

20142016
Complaints
132
per 10K Sold
7.3
US Sales
179,562
Crashes
22
Fires
1
Injuries
15
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2015 Toyota Tacoma Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#112 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:25,863 mi
#212 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:15,318 mi
Crash-related:1
#311 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:15,442 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma.

Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,863
Body Structure
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
15,318
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
15,442
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
53,771
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,843
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
40,532
Wipers & Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,856
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
12,218
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
10,399
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
31,800
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Bumpers
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Toyota Tacoma

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,665 vehicles.

17V425000Other Equipment · Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
~3,547 affected

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.

15V099000Wheels · Tires
~18 affected

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."

14V828000Other Equipment
~3,958 affected

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.

14V663000Equipment:other:labels
~142 affected

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

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Toyota Tacoma has 132 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (12 complaints, avg 25,863 mi); Body Structure (12 complaints, avg 15,318 mi); Brakes (11 complaints, avg 15,442 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 26,512 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma include 22 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 7,665 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Toyota Tacoma?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Tacoma reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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