2024 Toyota Tacoma Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 153 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2024 Toyota Tacoma

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

153

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2024 Toyota Tacoma (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels

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…

NHTSA #24V548000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

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…

NHTSA #25V058000

🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

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…

NHTSA #25V595000

🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels

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…

NHTSA #26V179000

🔧 Suspension: Rear: Shock Absorber

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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 30, 2026….

NHTSA #26V514000

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Most Common Problems — 2024 Toyota Tacoma

Based on 153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

Service Brakes

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Structure

Suspension

Engine

Seats

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Toyota Tacoma — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2024 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2024 Toyota Tacoma

Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma has 5 recall campaigns and 153 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma have?

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma are: Power Train, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma safe to buy?

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Toyota Tacoma should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Tacoma are: 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.