2025 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
5
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
116
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 Tacoma and 116 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is structure:body:door:handle:interior, with 34 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.
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR34
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER18
- STEERING10
- STRUCTURE:BODY9
- SUSPENSION9
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING4
2025 Tacoma Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER · 26V514000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles. The metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external oil reservoir.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 30, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB14 and 26TA14.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 26V179000
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."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · 25V656000
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB11 and 25TA11.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 25V595000
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 25V058000
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB04 and 25TA04.
2025 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.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-SB-0049-26 | Aug 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra Hybrid, 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid, 2024 –2025 Land Cruiser and Tacoma Hybrid, and 2025 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a… | 11037198 |
| T-TT-0755-24 | Apr 10, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | The condition is for vehicles equipped with an accessory Power Port or Tire Inflator. During the installation process of the Power Port or Tire Inflator, the pre-wire connector… | 11032469 |
| T-SB-0016-26 | Feb 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2024 – 2026 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a “chirp†noise from the HVAC magnetic clutch upon engagement. | 11029895 |
| T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 | Jan 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 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 |
| T-SB-0093-25 | Dec 17, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Some 2024 – 2025 model year 4WD Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the 4WD lights are flashing and a MIL ON condition with one or more of the foll… | 11027561 |
| T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 | Jun 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service… | 11020657 |
| T-TT-0779-25 | Apr 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | To 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… | 11019331 |
| T-TT-0779-25 | Apr 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | To 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… | 11018328 |
| T-SB-0021-25 | Feb 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are rel… | 11016782 |
| T-SB-0013-24 Rev1 | Feb 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys… | 11016781 |
| T-SB-0021-25 | Feb 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are rel… | 11015496 |
| T-SB-0013-24 Rev1 | Feb 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys… | 11015495 |
| T-SB-0016-25 | Jan 29, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Some 2024 – 2025 model year Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles equipped with an accessory roof rack may exhibit an abnormal vibration from the accessory roof rack while driving… | 11014210 |
| T-SB-0015-25 | Jan 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2021 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles may require the download and installation of vehicle specific software or configuration software when the Electronic Control Unit (… | 11014209 |
| T-SB-0013-25 | Jan 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation du… | 11014200 |
| T-SB-0011-25 | Jan 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When certain vehicle ECUs are replaced, the ECU Security Key must be written in order for that ECU to communicate on the vehicle network. The GTS+ Software Health Check Results… | 11014190 |
| T-SB-0104-23 | Dec 21, 2024 | WHEELS | TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refi… | 10248827 |
| T-SB-0104-23 Rev2 | Dec 6, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe… | 11012746 |
| T-SB-0004-24 Rev2 | Dec 6, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2025 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta… | 11012745 |
| T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 | Dec 6, 2024 | STRUCTURE:BODY | The 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 |
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