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2022 Toyota Tacoma Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2022 Toyota Tacoma ranks 15th worst out of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 30 and a Good verdict. It has 59 complaints, 3 recalls, and no do-not-drive campaigns, putting it well ahead of Avoid-rated years like 2006 and 2024.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
30/100
#15 of 21 Tacoma years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
59
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
3
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
11
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2023
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20
18.5 city / 22 hwy
Injuries / deaths
10 / 0

Top 2022 Toyota Tacoma problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain10 (17%)
  2. Other9 (15%)
  3. Structure & Body9 (15%)
  4. Airbags8 (14%)
  5. Engine8 (14%)
  6. Brakes6 (10%)
  7. Fuel System6 (10%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (8%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (8%)
  10. Electrical System4 (7%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Some owners report the vehicle rolled away after being shifted into park, in one case coming to rest after rolling down a slope.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including a rear-end collision at highway speed, a T-bone at an intersection, and a collision with an elk.
  • One owner described the brake pedal feeling soft and sinking close to the floor, especially when starting the truck in the morning.
  • A driver reported the vehicle accelerating on its own while parked with the brake pedal depressed, leading to a crash into a nearby house.
  • One owner noted the windshield design creates blind spots.
  • An owner reported delays getting a fix for the rear seat anchor recall while relying on the truck for transporting children.
2022 Toyota Tacoma complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2022Dec 2022Sep 2023Apr 2024Oct 2024Apr 2025Feb 2026
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2022 (3).

2022 Toyota Tacoma recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Best2087120
2021Good4080020
2022Good3059320
2023Best1554420
2024Avoid100149521.5

All Toyota Tacoma years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2022 Tacoma a complaint index of 30 and a Good verdict, ranking 15th worst among 21 model years, meaning most other years have more reported problems.
What problems does the 2022 Toyota Tacoma have?
The top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain, with 10 complaints and a median failure mileage of 41,000 miles. Airbags, Engine, Structure & Body, Brakes, and Fuel System also show notable complaint shares.
Does the 2022 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Tacoma covering the rear axle assembly, child seat anchor welds, and load capacity labels. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2022 Tacoma compare to other Tacoma years?
With a complaint index of 30, the 2022 model is safer than Avoid-rated years like 2006 (90), 2009 (95), and 2024 (100), but not as strong as Best-rated years such as 2014 (0) or 2020 (20).
How many airbag complaints does the 2022 Tacoma have?
NHTSA lists 8 airbag complaints for the 2022 Tacoma, tied to 8 crashes, making it the third-largest problem area by share at 14 percent.

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.