Toyota

Tacoma (N330)

2024-2026 · Midsize Truck · 1 engine
Best Engine Avoid (1.1)
175 NHTSA Complaints
5 Recalls
1 Fire Reports
7 Crash Reports

Engine Reliability Comparison

T24A-FTS

2.4L 4-cyl / 278 hp
Avoid (1.1)
173 complaints 57.7 per year Gasoline
1 fire report 1 fatality
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
64
brakes
33
other
24
safety systems
20
electrical
17

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (64 complaints)
Brakes Issues (33 complaints)
Safety Systems Issues (20 complaints)

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Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Toyota Tacoma regardless of engine variant.

Transmission Issues (64 complaints)
transmission serious
Brakes Issues (33 complaints)
brakes critical
Safety Systems Issues (20 complaints)
safety_systems critical
Electrical System Issues (17 complaints)
electrical critical
Steering Issues (12 complaints)
steering critical

Recalls (5)

26V179000Mar 23, 2026serious
Equipment

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."

25V595000Nov 8, 2025serious
Electrical System

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.

25V058000Jun 1, 2025serious
Service Brakes

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.

25V656000Jan 9, 2025serious
Powertrain

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.

24V548000Jul 22, 2024serious
Equipment

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. 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."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma problems?

The 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma has accumulated 175 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Transmission, Brakes, Safety Systems. As with any used vehicle, a pre-purchase inspection and vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Toyota Tacoma engine is most reliable?

The 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma was offered with 1 engine option. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2.4L 4-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma a good used car?

The 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma can be a solid used car purchase depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 175 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma have?

The 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma has 175 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma?

There are 5 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Toyota Tacoma?

Before buying a used Toyota Tacoma, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Transmission, Brakes, Safety Systems, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 175 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-04-06.

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