2025 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
93/100
#2 most-complained of 16 Tacoma years
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma has a Complaint Index of 93, ranking 2nd worst of 16 model years, with 98 complaints, 5 recalls, and a median mileage at failure of 6,000 miles. Compared to other Tacoma years, it's rated Avoid.
- Complaints
- 98
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 20 city / 24 hwy
Top 2025 Toyota Tacoma problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body41 (42%)
- Transmission & Powertrain20 (20%)
- Other10 (10%)
- Steering10 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (10%)
- Brakes5 (5%)
- Electrical System5 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (5%)
- Engine4 (4%)
- Lane Departure2 (2%)
What owners report
- Toyota Safety Sense lane keep/lane tracing assist reportedly steers the truck out of its lane toward guard rails or oncoming traffic without warning.
- Owners report the driver's side window switch panel failing and catching fire without prior warning.
- Front driveshaft CV joint recall (25V656000) repairs are reportedly delayed for months because replacement parts are unavailable.
- New TRD Off-Road trucks reportedly show off-center steering wheels, vibration, and abnormal tire wear tied to out-of-spec rear toe and thrust angle from the factory.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during a highway crash involving a merging semi truck.
2025 Toyota Tacoma recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- NHTSA 25V656000Oct 1, 2025Transmission & Powertrain5,960 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles. The front driveshaft constant-velocity (CV) joint may deform and break.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can impair steering. Vehicles with full-time 4WD may experience a vehicle rollaway while parked without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB11 and 25TA11.
2025 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.
2025 compared with other Tacoma years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
- Compared to other Tacoma model years, the 2025 ranks 2nd worst out of 16 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 93 and a verdict of Avoid. NHTSA lists 98 complaints and 5 recalls for this year.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 42% of all reports (41 of 98), the largest single category, with a median mileage at failure of 5,238 miles.
- Does the 2025 Toyota Tacoma have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls, including a front driveshaft CV joint issue (25V656000), a rear brake hose recall (25V058000), a shock absorber corrosion recall (26V514000), an instrument panel software recall (25V595000), and a label recall (26V179000).
- How does the 2025 Tacoma compare to other recent years?
- The 2025 Tacoma's Complaint Index of 93 is close to the 2024 model's index of 100 (also rated Avoid), while years like 2022 and 2023 scored much lower at 47 and 27 and are rated Good.
- What fuel economy does the 2025 Tacoma get?
- EPA rates the 2025 Toyota Tacoma at 21.5 mpg combined (20 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025.