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2024 Toyota Tacoma Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 33 brake complaints for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, 22% of its 149 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported. A related recall, campaign 25V058000, covers rear brake hoses that can be damaged by mud and dirt buildup on 4-wheel drive models.

Brakes complaints
33
22% of 149
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
18,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of braking power accompanied by a 'Low Brake' or 'Loss of Braking Power' dashboard message, sometimes ending in a crash.
  • Several owners describe rear brake hose leaks and fluid loss after the recall repair (25V058000) had already been performed, with the warning light returning about a week later.
  • Multiple owners report being notified of the brake hose recall but told replacement parts were not available, leaving the vehicle undriven or unrepaired for months.
  • One owner reports the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was pressed while reversing, then accelerated unintentionally into a parked vehicle.
  • One owner reports a 'Parking Brake Malfunction' message appearing after the vehicle failed to stop normally and left the roadway, requiring the parking brake to bring it to a stop.
  • The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on this model year is 18,000 miles.

When 2024 Toyota Tacoma brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 29, 2024, latest Aug 18, 2026.

2024 Toyota Tacoma brakes complaints: complaints filed per month5Jul 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Apr 2026
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2025 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma

  1. NHTSA 25V058000Feb 6, 2025Brakes221,846 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles. The rear brake hoses can be damaged if mud and dirt builds up inside the rear wheels. This can result in a brake fluid leak.

    Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB04 and 25TA04.

Brakes complaints by Tacoma model year

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

  1. 201023 (8%)
  2. 201113 (7%)
  3. 201234 (12%)
  4. 201323 (18%)
  5. 201420 (22%)
  6. 201513 (13%)
  7. 201621 (7%)
  8. 201733 (14%)
  9. 201848 (23%)
  10. 201956 (26%)
  11. 202013 (15%)
  12. 202112 (15%)
  13. 20226 (10%)
  14. 20236 (11%)
  15. 202433 (22%)
  16. 20255 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA lists 33 brake complaints for the 2024 Tacoma, which is 22% of the 149 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes. Campaign 25V058000 covers 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles whose rear brake hoses can be damaged by mud and dirt buildup, and dealers replace both rear brake hoses free of charge.
Did the 2024 Tacoma brake recall cause crashes?
NHTSA's brake complaint data for this model year includes 3 crashes and 1 injury, with several complainants directly referencing the recall campaign 25V058000.
At what mileage do 2024 Tacoma brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2024 Tacoma is 18,000 miles.
Were replacement parts available for the Tacoma brake hose recall?
Multiple owners reported that dealers had received the recall notice but did not yet have the rear brake hose parts in stock, delaying repairs.

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.