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2025 Toyota TacomaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 144 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
144
Crashes
9
Fires
4
Recalls
5
TSBs
39
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 144 complaints, 9 crashes, 4 fires, and 5 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

airflow change issue trouble switching between settings

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

infotainment keeps disconnecting wireless carplay

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

infotainment-xm radio drops signal often

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
4

interior door handle break inside door entrapping occupant

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
5

leather steering wheel easily damaged

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:body:door:handle:interiorHIGH

34 owners reported structure:body:door:handle:interior issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body:door:handle:interior (34 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body:door:handle:interior34 (24%)
Drivetrain22 (15%)
Other18 (13%)
Steering10 (7%)
Structure:body9 (6%)
Suspension9 (6%)
Electrical6 (4%)
Brakes5 (3%)

2025 Toyota Tacoma: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body:door:handle:interior Issues

Structure:body:door:handle:interior complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

25V058000Aug 2025

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.

25V595000Dec 2025

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.

25V656000Aug 2026

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.

26V179000May 2026

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."

26V514000

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2025 Toyota Tacoma NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Toyota Tacoma is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2025 Toyota Tacoma vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

144

Class avg

93

1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 144 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2025 Toyota Tacoma: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Toyota Tacoma?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Toyota Tacoma is related to the structure:body:door:handle:interior, with 34 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma has 144 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2025 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA rates the 2025 Toyota Tacoma 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 Toyota Tacoma problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2025 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Tacoma problems start?
Based on 9 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2025 Toyota Tacoma data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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