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Complaints filed between 2024-05-10 and 2026-08-29. Median delay from incident to filing: 9 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 14.4 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 53.8 per year, about the same. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 116 complaints, 65% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Transmission / powertrain (34.5% of complaints), followed by Brakes (20.0%) and Electrical (11.7%). Transmission / powertrain complaints are 3.0 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Transmission / powertrain reports, owners most often mention “transmission”, “gear”, “trd”, “shifting” and “automatic”. 6 reports (4.1%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 32 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 13 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (45% of incidents). In the last 12 months 45 new complaints were filed, versus 73 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for this model year. 43% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Safety recalls (5)
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Campaign 26V514000 · 2026-08-06
Summary: 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Campaign 26V179000 · 2026-03-24
Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Campaign 25V595000 · 2025-09-11
Summary: 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.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Campaign 25V058000 · 2025-02-06
Summary: 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.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB04 and 25TA04.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Campaign 24V548000 · 2024-07-23
Summary: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. 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: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
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Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?
145 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, or about 54.2 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?
The most common category is Transmission / powertrain, accounting for 34.5% of complaints.
Does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 45 new complaints were filed, versus 73 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
How does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 145 owner complaints about the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, or 54.2 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.29, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #72 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 59% higher; against other Midsize pickups it is 161% higher.