2025 Toyota Tacoma
4 recalls · 52 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
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 ...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles. The front driveshaft constant-velocity (CV) joint may deform and break.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A broken driveshaft can impair steering. Vehicles with full-time 4WD may experience a vehicle rollaway while parked without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed November 14, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in late May 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB11 and 25TA11.
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 ...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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 notification letters are expected to be mailed in late Q2 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2026 | Electrical System | The driver's side window switch panel failed and caught on fire. It is available for inspection.It will be towed to a to... | No | Yes |
| 05/03/2026 | Power Train | Vehicle recalled, left at Dealership on October 10th 2025. Dealership and Toyota corporate have failed to rectify the re... | No | No |
| 04/24/2026 | Steering,suspension | *Steering system - tie rod / steering nut lock was loose and discover after alignment service * Loose tie rod nut creat... | No | No |
| 04/23/2026 | Structure | Driver's side interior door handle mechanism broke during normal usage at 8 months/6,300 miles. Breakage occured within ... | No | No |
| 04/22/2026 | Seats | Less than 5000 miles - seat popping and cracking noise. If you look it up online, a lot of the 4th Gen Tacomas are doing... | No | No |
| 04/20/2026 | Power Train | The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V656000 (Power Trai... | No | No |
| 04/05/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | My 2025 Toyota Tacoma engaged the emergency braking/pre-collision system system while my vehicle was going under 10 mph ... | Yes | No |
| 04/04/2026 | Power Train,engine | On Sunday March 22, 2025 at around 1340, I was leaving my house and driving on a small incline and noticed my vehicle ha... | No | No |
| 04/01/2026 | Structure | My rear backseat driver’s side door handle broke on March 16th, 2026. I either have to roll down the window and open th... | No | No |
| 04/01/2026 | Power Train | The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V656000 (Power Trai... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 52.
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma has a Safety Score of 26/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record, review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 4 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Toyota dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.