NHTSA has received 59 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota Tacoma, or 12.3 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical (complaint index 0.30, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #29 of 92 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Toyota models its rate is 64% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 38% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2022-03-22 and 2026-09-24. Median delay from incident to filing: 3 days.
59Complaints
12.3Complaints per year on the road
0.3Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
18.6%Share involving a crash or fire
12Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 14.0 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 14.3 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 21 complaints, 72% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Body & structure (16.9% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (13.6%) and Airbags & seat belts (13.6%). Body & structure complaints are 1.9 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 11 reports (18.6%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 10 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 26 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (30% of incidents). In the last 12 months 12 new complaints were filed, versus 14 in the 12 months before — down 14%.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.3
vs. other Toyota models0.36
vs. other 2022 models0.31
vs. other Midsize pickups0.62
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (21)0.28
A txdot road work crew had traffic stopped on the highway. We were last in a row of traffic when a distracted, driver, traveling near full highway speed rear-ended us. The truck automatically connected us to an agent who called 911.
2022 Tacoma paint peeling on all doors. Manufactured 1 months after current paint recall 23TE08 for 2016-2022 Tacomas. Quoted $7,000 for new paint job by Maita Toyota in Sacramento Ca and Toyota Corp only offered me $2500, which I declined. This is stupid!
Body & structure · 2026-09-24 · ODI 11766782
Car has difficulty starting and at times won't start in hot weather. Was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed as a bad low pressure fuel pump. Had codes stored for low pressure fuel pump.
Fuel system · 2026-09-16 · ODI 11764832
My 2022-Toyota Tacoma has a paint peeling issue that is known to Toyota. My particular model was manufactured in Mexico with a paint code of 040. I have paint peeling in my engine compartment and on several fenders.
Body & structure · 2026-07-27 · ODI 11753060
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Campaign 24V152000 · 2024-02-27
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.
Risk: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."
Risk: An insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.
Summary: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
