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2022 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

3

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

59

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 Tacoma and 59 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is power train, with 9 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER8
  2. STRUCTURE:BODY8
  3. ENGINE7
  4. SERVICE BRAKES6
  5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6
  6. TIRES4

2022 Tacoma Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · 24V152000

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.

Remedy: 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.

CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR · 22V520000

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."

Remedy: 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.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 22V310000

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."

Remedy: 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.

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2022 Tacoma Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
T-SB-0106-22 Rev2Jan 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.11028726
T-SB-0001-26Jan 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map…11028722
T-SB-0055-24 Rev2Jan 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remedi…11028712
23TE08Nov 11, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the A-pillars on certain…11026308
23TE08Jul 31, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYCustomer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process Job Aid11022945
23TE08Jul 31, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 23TE08 COVERAGE FOR PAINT PEELING ON EXTERIOR DOOR FRAMES, FRONT INNER FENDERS AND A-PILLARS CERTAIN 2016-2022 MODEL YEAR TACOMA11022944
23TE08Jul 31, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the A-pillars on certain…11022943
T-TT-0780-25Apr 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions o…11019332
T-TT-0780-25Apr 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions o…11018329
T-SB-0106-22 Rev2Feb 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map…11016786
T-SB-0106-22 Rev2Feb 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map…11015500
T-SB-0099-24 Rev1Jan 17, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYSome 2016 – 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles with Super White (040) paint may exhibit paint peeling along the exterior window door frames, inner fender edges under the hood, an…11014186
T-SB-0039-24 Rev2Dec 6, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compoun…11012744
T-SB-0038-24 Rev2Dec 6, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…11012743
T-SB-0035-24 Rev2Dec 6, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an ex…11012742
T-SB-0061-23 Rev2Dec 5, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental…11012735
T-SB-0062-23 Rev2Dec 3, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYVehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, wel…11012727
T-SB-0099-24Oct 22, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYSome 2016 – 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles with Super White (040) paint may exhibit paint peeling along the exterior window door frames and/or inner fender edges under the ho…11010353
23TE08Oct 2, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 23TE08 COVERAGE FOR PAINT PEELING ON DOOR FRAMES + FRONT INNER FENDERS CERTAIN 2016-2022 MODEL YEAR TACOMA11010328
23TE08Oct 2, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYCustomer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process Updated 10.02.2024 – Updated Parts quantity on two parts.11010327
All 2022 Tacoma records at NHTSA

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