2010 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 40 engine-area complaints for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 14% of all complaints filed for that model year. Most describe unintended acceleration or surging at low speed, with a median failure mileage of 6,333.5 miles. A related recall (09V388000) addressed accelerator pedals trapped by floor mats.
- Engine complaints
- 40
- 14% of 294 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 294
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 6,334 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly accelerates or lurches forward while coming to a stop or parking at low speed, even with both feet on the brake.
- Engine surges or races unexpectedly at idle or when slowing to a stop, sometimes described as a delayed throttle response followed by a sudden surge.
- Some drivers report the vehicle would not stop with the brakes applied and had to shift into neutral or turn off the engine to regain control.
- A few owners say the issue occurred without any floor mat present and was not related to pedal entrapment.
- One complaint describes the accelerator pedal being positioned too close to the brake pedal, which the dealer said was by design.
- Dealers in several cases could not duplicate the reported surging or acceleration failure during inspection.
When 2010 Toyota Tacoma engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 1, 2009, latest Mar 5, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma
- NHTSA 09V388000Oct 5, 2009Engine4,445,056 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331, lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Engine complaints by Tacoma model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma?
- NHTSA lists 40 engine-related complaints for the 2010 Tacoma, which is 14% of all 294 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma engine or acceleration problem?
- Yes. Recall campaign 09V388000 covers 2004-2010 Toyota vehicles where the accelerator pedal could get trapped by an unsecured or incompatible floor mat, causing it to stick in the wide-open position.
- What do owners describe happening with the engine?
- Owners most commonly describe sudden acceleration or surging while slowing down or parking, often at very low mileage, with a median failure mileage of 6,333.5 miles.
- Did the 2010 Tacoma engine issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 2 injuries among the reported engine complaints for the 2010 Tacoma, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2010 Tacoma compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2010 model's 14% share of complaints tied to the engine is lower than years like 2006 (24%) and 2012 (46%), based on NHTSA's model-year complaint data.