Reliable Auto DB

2022 Toyota Tacoma reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Tacoma over 5 years — 13 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 3 recalls on file, including Axle assembly, Vehicle latch anchor, and Labels.

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
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Complaints

58

Per year

13

Recalls

3

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (10 of 58), then Air bags (8) and Engine (7). Those filings include 11 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Tacoma has 80 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2023 has 54 complaints, 14 per year. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

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 2022 Toyota Tacoma. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall powertrain, axle assembly 2024-02-27 · NHTSA campaign 24V152000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.
Recall child seat, vehicle latch anchor 2022-07-21 · NHTSA campaign 22V520000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."
Remedy Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.
Recall Labels 2022-05-06 · NHTSA campaign 22V310000
Summary Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.

Complaints by component (58 total)

Powertrain
10
Air bags
8
Engine
7
Structure
7
Fuel and propulsion system
6
Service brakes
6
Electrical system
4
Forward collision avoidance
4
Tires
4
Seat belts
2
Steering
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Back-over prevention
1
Equipment
1
Lane departure
1
Seats
1
Speed control
1
Visibility
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

11

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

6

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Car has difficulty starting and at times won't start in hot weather. Was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed as a bad low pressure fuel pump. Had codes stored for low pressure fuel pump."
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-16
  • "My 2022-Toyota Tacoma has a paint peeling issue that is known to Toyota. My particular model was manufactured in Mexico with a paint code of 040. I have paint peeling in my engine compartment and on several fenders.…"
    Structure · filed 2026-07-27
  • "Long crank start. Loss of power. Stalling. Priming fuel system 3x before cranking results in normal start. Suspect low pressure fuel pump failure 115k km/ 70k miles"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-07-20
  • "Component/system: Rear tires — traction and wet-weather grip performance. Tires are available for inspection upon request. Tire size: 265/70R16 Four BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A 265/70R16 112T all-season tires were…"
    Tires · filed 2026-05-23
  • "Component/system: Rear tires — traction and wet-weather grip performance. Tires are available for inspection upon request. Tire size: 265/70R16 Four BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A 265/70R16 112T all-season tires were…"
    Tires · filed 2026-05-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 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 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Tacoma two-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 23 21 MPG $3100
Tacoma four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 18 22 20 MPG $3250
Tacoma four-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 22 20 MPG $3250
Tacoma four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 17 21 18 MPG $3600
Tacoma four-wheel drive D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO 3.5L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 17 20 18 MPG $3600

Specs and fitment

3rd generation, 2016–2023
Body styles Access Cab, Double Cab
Oil 0W-20 (2.7L 4-cyl and 3.5L V6)
Tire size 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R18 or 265/70R18 (trim-dependent)
Towing capacity 6,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Early third-generation production drew several Toyota safety recalls. NHTSA campaign 17V-285 (Toyota H0G) covers certain 2016-2017 Tacomas where oil may leak from the rear differential carrier joint; low oil can seize the differential and cause a loss of control. Campaign 17V-356 (Toyota H0H) covers certain 2016-2017 six-cylinder Tacomas whose crank position sensor may fail and stall the engine. NHTSA campaign 15V-656 (Toyota F0T) covers a small batch of 2016 Tacomas built in August-September 2015 with incorrect bolts on the driver knee air bag module, which can affect air bag performance in a crash.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Tacoma over 5 years — 13 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 3 recalls on file, including Axle assembly, Vehicle latch anchor, and Labels.

What are common problems with a 2022 Toyota Tacoma?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (10 of 58), then Air bags (8) and Engine (7). Those filings include 11 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 Toyota Tacoma more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Tacoma has 80 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2023 has 54 complaints, 14 per year. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

Has the 2022 Toyota Tacoma been recalled?

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has 3 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 2022 Toyota Tacoma?

Owners have filed 58 complaints about the 2022 Toyota Tacoma with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Toyota Tacoma get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma is 19.7 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.