2015 Toyota Tacoma Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2015 Toyota Tacoma ranks 19th out of 21 model years for complaints, with a complaint index of 10 and a Best verdict. NHTSA logged 101 complaints, 4 recalls, 15 crashes, 2 fires and 11 injuries, with Engine problems (19 complaints) the top category.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 Tacoma years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 101
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 15
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 11
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17.5 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
Top 2015 Toyota Tacoma problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other30 (30%)
- Engine19 (19%)
- Structure & Body18 (18%)
- Brakes13 (13%)
- Airbags11 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (11%)
- Electrical System9 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (7%)
- Fuel System5 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Frontal and side airbags failed to deploy in moderate-to-severe crashes, including a T-bone impact at 45 mph and a rear-end collision at 65 mph.
- Brakes reportedly released or failed to hold after a full stop, allowing the truck to roll or lunge into another vehicle even with the pedal fully depressed.
- Some owners reported premature brake wear, with pads described as near metal-to-metal by around 30,000 miles.
- Steering reportedly locked up suddenly at highway speed, causing loss of control and a head-on collision.
- One owner described the transmission causing unintended acceleration from a stop, striking another vehicle.
2015 Toyota Tacoma recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V425000Jul 3, 2017Other3,547 vehicles
Equipment
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
- NHTSA 15V099000Feb 23, 2015Suspension, Wheels & Tires18 vehicles
Wheels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tacoma pickup trucks manufactured August 7, 2014, to December 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may have had their tires and wheels changed to TRD PRO accessory tires and wheels, causing the inflation information on the tire placard to be incorrect which may result in the tire being improperly inflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Risk: Improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will send a revised tire placard with correct tire size and inflation information to owners, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- NHTSA 14V828000Dec 30, 2014Other3,958 vehicles
Equipment
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
2015 Toyota Tacoma fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Tacoma years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
- Among Tacoma model years, 2015 has one of the lowest complaint indexes at 10 and ranks 19th worst out of 21 years tracked, earning a Best verdict relative to other Tacoma years.
- What problems does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma have?
- NHTSA data shows 101 complaints, with Engine issues the top category (19 complaints, 19% share), followed by Structure & Body (18 complaints) and Brakes (13 complaints).
- Does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Tacoma, covering suspension/wheel tire information, hood scoop attachment, bolt tightening, and load capacity labeling. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2015 Tacoma compare to other bad Tacoma years?
- The 2015 Tacoma's complaint index of 10 is far below years like 2009 (95) and 2024 (100), which carry Avoid verdicts, making 2015 one of the better years for this model.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?
- EPA rates the 2015 Tacoma at 19 mpg combined (17.5 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400.