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2008 Toyota Tacoma Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2008 Toyota Tacoma, 7% of all 446 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest airbag complaint count among 21 Tacoma model years. These complaints report 7 crashes and 16 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.

Airbags complaints
29
7% of 446
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
16
Median mileage
85,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Toyota Tacoma airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 3, 2010, latest Aug 5, 2025.

2008 Toyota Tacoma airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2010Dec 2011Jan 2014Dec 2014May 2016Sep 2018Sep 2023
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2010 to Aug 2025; peak Oct 2011 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2008 Toyota Tacoma

  1. NHTSA 12V092000Mar 7, 2012Airbags495,470 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 tacoma vehicles, manufactured from september 14, 2004, through august 29, 2008. Over time, steering wheel vibration may damage the spiral cable assembly (clockspring) that powers the driverâ’s air bag module. If damage occurs, the air bag warning lamp will illuminate and the air bag may become deactivated.

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the driverâ’s side air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge. An interim letter is expected to be mailed to owners during april 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Airbags complaints by Tacoma model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200546 (7%)
  2. 200676 (10%)
  3. 200744 (8%)
  4. 200829 (7%)
  5. 200913 (3%)
  6. 201016 (5%)
  7. 201117 (9%)
  8. 20129 (3%)
  9. 201310 (8%)
  10. 20148 (9%)
  11. 201511 (11%)
  12. 20165 (2%)
  13. 201713 (5%)
  14. 20183 (1%)
  15. 20194 (2%)
  16. 20204 (5%)
  17. 20217 (9%)
  18. 20228 (14%)
  19. 20238 (15%)
  20. 20242 (1%)
  21. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Tacoma have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 Toyota Tacoma, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
Which Toyota Tacoma year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2006 Toyota Tacoma has the most airbag complaints (76), compared with 29 for the 2008.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Tacoma concerns the airbag: 12V092000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.