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2015 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, 19% of its 101 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 9,400 miles, and there is no related recall on file for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
19
19% of 101
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
9,400 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Secondary air injection system fails and triggers a check engine and trac light, often diagnosed as code P0418, sometimes just after the emissions warranty period ends.
  • Engine loses power and speed drops sharply while owners are still pressing the accelerator, with warning lights coming on at the same time.
  • Engine stalls without warning while driving, in one case traced to failed wiring that was replaced but recurred.
  • Vehicle idling or stopped in drive suddenly revs and lurches forward on its own, requiring the driver to shift into neutral to stop the surge.
  • Emissions air pump fails at higher mileage and owners report it is not covered under the emissions warranty.

When 2015 Toyota Tacoma engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 26, 2014, latest Mar 15, 2026.

2015 Toyota Tacoma engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2014Feb 2016Apr 2016Sep 2019Aug 2020Jan 2022Dec 2022Mar 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Mar 2026; peak Apr 2023 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Tacoma model year

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

  1. 201038 (13%)
  2. 201114 (8%)
  3. 2012135 (46%)
  4. 201315 (12%)
  5. 201411 (12%)
  6. 201519 (19%)
  7. 201653 (16%)
  8. 201746 (19%)
  9. 201840 (19%)
  10. 201938 (17%)
  11. 202022 (25%)
  12. 202115 (19%)
  13. 20228 (14%)
  14. 202311 (20%)
  15. 20248 (5%)
  16. 20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA shows 19 engine complaints for the 2015 Tacoma, making up 19% of that year's 101 total complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma engine?
No. NHTSA's data lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2015 Tacoma.
At what mileage do 2015 Tacoma engine problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 9,400 miles.
What is the most common engine complaint on the 2015 Tacoma?
Owners frequently describe secondary air injection system failures, often flagged by code P0418 along with a check engine light, as well as sudden power loss or unexpected engine revving while stopped.
Did anyone get hurt from these engine issues?
NHTSA's records tied to this engine complaint area for the 2015 Tacoma show 3 crashes and 1 injury reported, with 0 fires.

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.