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.
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.
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.