Reliable Auto DB

2015 Toyota Tacoma reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma has 101 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 15 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Tacoma years here — under the median of the other years, which is 17. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Hinge, Tires, and Equipment.

2012 Toyota Tacoma
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Complaints

101

Per year

15

Recalls

4

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (15 of 101), then Engine (12) and Air bags (11). Those filings include 15 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 11 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Tacoma has 93 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2016 has 323 complaints, 67 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Toyota Tacoma. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall structure, body, hood, hinge 2017-07-03 · NHTSA campaign 17V425000
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.
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.
Recall Tires 2015-02-23 · NHTSA campaign 15V099000
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."
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.
Recall Equipment 2014-12-30 · NHTSA campaign 14V828000
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.
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.
Recall Labels 2014-10-22 · NHTSA campaign 14V663000
Summary Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tacoma vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may contain an incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Remedy Gulf States has notified owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074.

Complaints by component (101 total)

Structure
15
Engine
12
Air bags
11
Service brakes
11
Powertrain
9
Speed control
9
Electrical system
8
Visibility and wipers
7
Wheels
6
Fuel and propulsion system
5
Steering
4
Suspension
4
Seats
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Seat belts
2
Tires
2
Adaptive and mobility equipment
1
Exterior lighting
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
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Crash-flagged

15

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

11

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My frame of my truck rotted from the inside out and now I don’t qualify for their safety safety program, they only give you enough time and cover it up with a coating so by the time you realized it’s fully rotted…"
    Suspension, Structure, Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-19
  • "The key fob separate from the key dangles while driving and with manual seats there is no way to adjust the seat up or down and while accelerating or braking, while moving leg and foot the knee hits the key fob and…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-22
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an unusual burning odor in the interior of the vehicle. The contact's wife, who was seated in the…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-06-02
  • "Was in a serious accident while driving and rear ended another vehicle and my airbags did not deploy. Serious front end damage resulting in a total loss of my Tacoma. Shocked airbags did not deploy. Definitely should…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-05-06
  • "Purchased this vehicle used from dealership after reviewing the carfax and receiving reassurance from dealer that airbags were never deployed. 4 days after purchase passenger window needed to be reset into the track and…"
    Air bags, Seat belts, Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars
2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Tacoma two-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic 4-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Tacoma two-wheel drive 4L, 6-cyl Automatic 5-speed Rear-wheel drive 17 21 19 MPG $3400
Tacoma two-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 25 22 MPG $2950
Tacoma two-wheel drive 4L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $3600
Tacoma four-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic 4-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 18 21 19 MPG $3400
Tacoma four-wheel drive 4L, 6-cyl Automatic 5-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $3600
Tacoma four-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 18 20 19 MPG $3400
Tacoma four-wheel drive 4L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 15 19 17 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

2nd generation, 2005–2015
Body styles Regular Cab, Access Cab, Double Cab
Oil 0W-20 (2.7L 4-cyl); 5W-30 (4.0L V6)
Tire size 245/75R16, 265/65R17, 265/70R16 or 265/60R18 (trim-dependent)
Towing capacity 6,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 14V-054 covers certain 2012 and 2013 Tacomas: increased resistance in the brake actuator’s electrical component can illuminate VSC, ABS, and traction-control warnings and leave those systems inoperative, reducing directional control assistance. Toyota dealers update the skid-control ECU software at no charge. Separately, Toyota settled a U.S. class action over frame corrosion on 2005–2010 model years in that generation, agreeing to inspect and repair or replace rust-perforated frames (or buy back affected trucks under the settlement terms).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma has 101 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 15 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Tacoma years here — under the median of the other years, which is 17. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Hinge, Tires, and Equipment.

What are common problems with a 2015 Toyota Tacoma?

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (15 of 101), then Engine (12) and Air bags (11). Those filings include 15 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 11 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Tacoma has 93 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2016 has 323 complaints, 67 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Toyota Tacoma been recalled?

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?

Owners have filed 101 complaints about the 2015 Toyota Tacoma with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Toyota Tacoma get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma is 19.1 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Tacoma?

3rd generation (2016-2023).

How much can a Toyota Tacoma tow?

Published maximums vary by generation, cab, engine, and equipment; many recent U.S. specs list up to 6,500 lb when properly equipped.

When did the 4th-generation Tacoma start?

The 2024 model year (4th generation) followed the 2016-2023 3rd generation in the U.S. lineup.