2025 Toyota Tacoma Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma. Part of Generation 4 — 2024–present.

20242026
Complaints
64
per 10K Sold
2.3
US Sales
274,638
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
11
Fatalities
3
Recalls
4

Worst 2025 Toyota Tacoma Problems

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

#114 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#28 complaints

Steering Defects

#37 complaints

Suspension Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma.

Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Carry Handle, Shell, Base
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door:Handle:Interior
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hood
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Bead
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2025 Toyota Tacoma

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~827,413 vehicles.

26V179000Equipment:other:labels
~8,230 affected

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."

25V656000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~5,960 affected

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.

25V595000Instrument Cluster
~591,377 affected

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.

25V058000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~221,846 affected

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.

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2025 Toyota Tacoma — FAQ

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

Is the 2025 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Toyota Tacoma has 64 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Toyota Tacoma?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (14 complaints); Steering Defects (8 complaints); Suspension Failures (7 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2025 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 3 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 2025 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 827,413 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 2025 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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