2022 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
47/100
#9 most-complained of 16 Tacoma years
The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has a complaint index of 47, ranking 9th worst out of 16 model years, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other Tacomas. It has 59 complaints, 3 recalls, and no fires or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 59
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 11 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18.5 city / 22 hwy
Top 2022 Toyota Tacoma problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (17%)
- Other9 (15%)
- Structure & Body9 (15%)
- Airbags8 (14%)
- Engine8 (14%)
- Brakes6 (10%)
- Fuel System6 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (8%)
- Electrical System4 (7%)
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple frontal and side-impact crashes, including one involving a collision with an elk and another with another vehicle at roughly 35 mph.
- Some owners describe seatbelts failing to lock during rear-end collisions, occurring alongside airbag warning messages on the dash.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolling away after being shifted into park at 41,000 miles, eventually rolling off the roadway.
- A brake master cylinder reportedly failed twice on the same vehicle, first in 2022 and again about two years later.
- One report describes the transmission failing at around 40,200 miles during normal low-speed driving.
- Owners also describe paint flaking or peeling around door trim areas on some Tacomas from this generation.
2022 Toyota Tacoma recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V152000Feb 27, 2024Transmission & Powertrain381,199 vehicles
Power train:axle assembly
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.
Risk: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.
- NHTSA 22V520000Jul 21, 2022Other75,316 vehicles
Child seat:vehicle latch anchor
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."
Risk: An insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.
- NHTSA 22V310000May 6, 2022Other661 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
2022 Toyota Tacoma fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 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.
2022 compared with other Tacoma years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
- Compared to other Tacoma model years, the 2022 ranks 9th worst out of 16 years with a complaint index of 47 and a 'Good' verdict. It has fewer complaints (59) than many other years in this range.
- What problems does the 2022 Toyota Tacoma have?
- The top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain, accounting for 17% of complaints, followed by Structure & Body (15%), Airbags (14%), and Engine (14%). NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this year.
- Does the 2022 Toyota Tacoma have a transmission recall?
- Yes. Recall 24V152000 covers axle shaft sub-assembly separation from the axle housing on 2022-2023 Tacomas due to improperly secured fasteners; dealers inspect and tighten or repair the rear axle assembly.
- At what mileage do 2022 Tacoma problems typically occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 24,000 miles overall, though transmission-related complaints show a median of 41,000 miles.
- How does the 2022 Tacoma compare to other years for fuel economy?
- The 2022 Tacoma is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined (18.5 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.