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2024 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 16 Tacoma years

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has a complaint index of 100, the highest of all 16 model years covered, and ranks worst overall (rank 1 of worst-first). It carries 5 recalls and 149 complaints, with Transmission & Powertrain the top problem area at 36% of complaints.

Complaints
149
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
5 / 1
Injuries / deaths
33 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21.5
20 city / 24 hwy

Top 2024 Toyota Tacoma problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain54 (36%)
  2. Brakes33 (22%)
  3. Other22 (15%)
  4. Electrical System16 (11%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (8%)
  6. Structure & Body12 (8%)
  7. Engine8 (5%)
  8. Lane Departure6 (4%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (4%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers6 (4%)

What owners report

  • Transmission shifts unexpectedly into neutral and then slams back into gear during low-speed driving shortly after purchase.
  • Brakes fail to respond during low-speed maneuvers, including reversing and driving between 15-40 MPH, sometimes leading to crashes into trees, poles, or parked vehicles.
  • Airbags fail to deploy in crashes, including a T-bone collision at about 30 mph.
  • Instrument panel or head unit issues cause the multimedia screen and Apple CarPlay to disconnect randomly or go black.
  • Driver's seat becomes inoperable, requiring repeated manual adjustment with no warning light illuminated.
  • Windshield shows diagonal line distortions in bright light or when facing oncoming headlights at night.
2024 Toyota Tacoma complaints: complaints filed per month16May 2024Sep 2024Jan 2025May 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026
190 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2024 (16).

2024 Toyota Tacoma recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V514000Aug 6, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires48,280 vehicles

    Suspension:rear:shock absorber

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles. The metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external oil reservoir.

    Risk: An oil reservoir that detaches can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB14 and 26TA14.

  2. NHTSA 26V179000Mar 24, 2026Other8,230 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

  3. NHTSA 25V595000Sep 11, 2025Electrical System591,377 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

    Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

See all 5 recalls for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma →

2024 Toyota Tacoma fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
21.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,025
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.

2024 compared with other Tacoma years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Good4759320
2023Good2754420
2024Avoid100149521.5
2025Avoid9398521.5

All Toyota Tacoma years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Tacoma has a complaint index of 100, the worst among all 16 model years with data, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Tacoma years.
What are the main problems with the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?
Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 36% of complaints, with a low median mileage at failure of 2,421.5 miles. Brakes account for 22% of complaints and are tied to 3 crashes.
Does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2024 Tacoma, covering suspension shock absorbers, a load label, instrument panel software, rear brake hoses, and a labeling issue, though none are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2024 Tacoma compare to other Tacoma years?
The 2024 model has the highest complaint index (100) of any Tacoma year in the data, worse than 2025 (93) and far worse than years like 2014 and 2020, which scored 0 and 7.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?
EPA rates the 2024 Tacoma at 21.5 mpg combined (20 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025.

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.