NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 Toyota Tacoma Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 102 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 Toyota Tacoma owner complaints

Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, describing incidents dated December 9, 2014 to October 26, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Unknown or Other 30 complaints
  • Structure 15 complaints
  • Engine 12 complaints
  • Service Brakes 12 complaints
  • Air Bags 11 complaints
  • Power Train 9 complaints

Of the 102 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 102 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11774220 · Filed

    I was washing my vehicle and noticed that there was chipping/delamination on the passanger side rear door, near the window pillar. This resulted in a very close inspection of the vehicle, where I noticed similar missing paint on both sides of the rear of the vehicle (quarter panels) where the rear…

  • ODI #11758023 · Filed

    My frame of my truck rotted from the inside out and now I don’t qualify for their safety safety program, they only give you enough time and cover it up with a coating so by the time you realized it’s fully rotted through it’s too late.

  • ODI #11745598 · Filed

    The key fob separate from the key dangles while driving and with manual seats there is no way to adjust the seat up or down and while accelerating or braking, while moving leg and foot the knee hits the key fob and causes the key to turn while driving leading to a hazardous safety condition, Toyota…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 Toyota Tacoma in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Accessory Hood Scoop may Detach

NHTSA #17V425000 · Structure — Body — Hood — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported July 3, 2017 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Potentially affected: 3,547 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign SET17B · Owners notified September 1, 2017 · Vehicles built September 2, 2010 – July 10, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Tire Placard Information/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #15V099000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported February 23, 2015 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 18 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 13, 2015 · Vehicles built August 7, 2014 – December 22, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tacoma pickup trucks manufactured August 7, 2014, to December 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may have had their tires and wheels changed to TRD PRO accessory tires and wheels, causing the inflation information on the tire placard to be incorrect which may result in the tire being improperly inflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

Safety consequence

Improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will send a revised tire placard with correct tire size and inflation information to owners, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicle Accessories May Detach

NHTSA #14V828000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported December 30, 2014 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Potentially affected: 3,958 vehicles

Repair completion: 67.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign SET-14B · Owners notified February 23, 2015 · Vehicles built June 1, 2013 – December 17, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #14V663000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported October 22, 2014 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Potentially affected: 142 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.65% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified December 1, 2014 · Vehicles built September 2, 2014 – October 15, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tacoma vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may contain an incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Safety consequence

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gulf States has notified owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Toyota Tacoma model years

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