The 2015 Toyota Tacoma's elevated safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 96 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

17V4250002017-03-07

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

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.

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

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14V8280002014-30-12

EQUIPMENT

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.

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

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15V0990002015-23-02

TIRES

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."

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

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14V6630002014-22-10

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma has accumulated 96 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other18

02Structure8

03Air Bags7

04Service Brakes6

05Power Train5

96 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Tacoma Fuel Economy

17–22mpg combined

15-21city

19-25hwy

$2,000-$2,600/yr

With 8 configurations tested, the 2015 Toyota Tacoma ranges from 17 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 5 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Tacoma 2WD - Manual 5-spd

22mpg

2.7L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

21 city25 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Tacoma 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

21mpg

2.7L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

19 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Tacoma 2WD - Automatic 5-spd

19mpg

4.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city21 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Tacoma 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

19mpg

2.7L 4-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

18 city21 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Tacoma 4WD - Manual 5-spd

19mpg

2.7L 4-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

18 city20 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Tacoma 2WD - Manual 6-spd

18mpg

4.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city21 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Tacoma 4WD - Automatic 5-spd

18mpg

4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

16 city21 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Tacoma 4WD - Manual 6-spd

17mpg

4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

15 city19 hwy~$2,600/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 Toyota Tacoma

37States

31%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 37 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

4,17314%

TXTexas

3,42511%

FLFlorida

1,9516%

AZArizona

1,6876%

PAPennsylvania

1,4375%

COColorado

1,2744%

DEDelaware

9213%

DCWashington DC

8833%

NCNorth Carolina

8833%

OROregon

8593%

GAGeorgia

8543%

WAWashington

8393%

NHNew Hampshire

7863%

NYNew York

7653%

MDMaryland

7572%

UT636

IL552

HI524

MO471

NV451

NJ443

TN434

OK425

RI409

MA401

OH384

MN348

MI322

AL317

IN265

VA238

VT234

ME225

WI188

AR173

KY170

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

Buying a 2015 Toyota Tacoma?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma a good car to buy?

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recalls on record. There are 4 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?

There are 4 documented recalls for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?

Fuel economy ranges from 17 to 22 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $702 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, based on 96 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.