How many electrical complaints does NHTSA list for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma?

NHTSA lists 50 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma, which is 27% of the 186 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma electrical system?

The data provided lists no related recalls for this Electrical System issue on the 2011 Toyota Tacoma.

What is the most common electrical failure on the 2011 Tacoma?

Owner complaints most often describe daytime running lights and turn signal housings overheating and melting, sometimes leading to wiring damage or fire.

At what mileage do 2011 Tacoma electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Tacoma is 62,220 miles.

Did the 2011 Tacoma electrical issue cause any fires?

NHTSA data shows 5 fires and 2 crashes reported among the Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Tacoma.

2011 Toyota Tacoma Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 50 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma, 27% of all 186 complaints for the year, the highest share of any Tacoma model year listed. The dominant pattern is overheating daytime running lights that melt housings and, in several cases, start fires. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 50; 27% of 186
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 62,220 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Daytime running lights overheat, melting the headlamp lens and housing, sometimes charring the bulb socket.
Overheated wiring behind the daytime running lights burns the wiring harness and firewall area, producing a burning odor.
Several owners reported the vehicle catching fire, with flames coming from under the dashboard or from the headlamp wiring.
The front turn signal lens melts from heat buildup inside the housing, burning out the bulb and deforming the socket.
The horn stops working, which owners linked to a failed spiral cable that also affects the airbag system.
One owner reported sudden unintended acceleration while stopped in traffic, resulting in a crash.

When 2011 Toyota Tacoma electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2012, latest Aug 26, 2025.

50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2012 to Aug 2025; peak Mar 2018 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Tacoma model year

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

201031 (11%)
201150 (27%)
201222 (7%)
201314 (11%)
20147 (8%)
20159 (9%)
201653 (16%)
201728 (12%)
201816 (8%)
201922 (10%)
20209 (10%)
20219 (11%)
20224 (7%)
202313 (24%)
202416 (11%)
20255 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA list for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma?: NHTSA lists 50 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma, which is 27% of the 186 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma electrical system?: The data provided lists no related recalls for this Electrical System issue on the 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
What is the most common electrical failure on the 2011 Tacoma?: Owner complaints most often describe daytime running lights and turn signal housings overheating and melting, sometimes leading to wiring damage or fire.
At what mileage do 2011 Tacoma electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Tacoma is 62,220 miles.
Did the 2011 Tacoma electrical issue cause any fires?: NHTSA data shows 5 fires and 2 crashes reported among the Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Tacoma.