The 2015 Toyota Tacoma is associated with 101 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 18 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.7l 4-cyl and 4l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 22 MPG combined. The 2015 Toyota Tacoma belongs to the 2nd generation (N220/N240) Tacoma platform spanning model years 2015–2015.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 101 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Other / Uncategorized (18 / 18%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 15 crash / 2 fire / 11 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 17–22 MPG (8 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Tacoma 2WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 21 MPG | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Tacoma 2WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Tacoma 2WD | 4L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 17 MPG | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 18 MPG | 20 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 18 MPG | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Tacoma 2WD | 4L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 16 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD | 4L 6-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 16 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD | 4L 6-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| PU/CC 2WD | | | | | 14.7% |
| PU/EC 2WD | | | | | 14.7% |
| PU/CC 4WD | | | | | 19.1% |
| PU/EC 4WD | | | | | 19.1% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Toyota Tacoma models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
Affected Component: TIRES
Defect Summary: 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."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will send a revised tire placard with correct tire size and inflation information to owners, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
View all 2015 Toyota Tacoma recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →