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2024 Toyota Tacoma reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has 149 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 50 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tacoma years here — over the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Rear shock absorber, Labels, and Instrument cluster.

2024 Toyota Tacoma
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Complaints

149

Per year

50

Recalls

5

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (54 of 149), then Service brakes (19) and Electrical system (16). The most filings arrived in 2025 (60 of 149). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Tacoma has 54 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2025 has 98 complaints, 49 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than 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 2024 Toyota Tacoma. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall Rear shock absorber 2026-08-06 · NHTSA campaign 26V514000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles. The metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external oil reservoir.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB14 and 26TA14.
Recall Labels 2026-03-24 · NHTSA campaign 26V179000
Summary 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 Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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 this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2025-09-11 · NHTSA campaign 25V595000
Summary 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 vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
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.
Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, hoses and fittings 2025-02-06 · NHTSA campaign 25V058000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall Labels 2024-07-23 · NHTSA campaign 24V548000
Summary Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. 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 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 recall is 24R2.

Complaints by component (149 total)

Powertrain
54
Service brakes
19
Electrical system
16
Hydraulic brakes
15
Forward collision avoidance
9
Structure
7
Engine
6
Lane departure
6
Seats
5
Suspension
5
Fuel and propulsion system
4
Steering
4
Visibility
4
Visibility and wipers
4
Back-over prevention
3
Air bags
2
Seat belts
2
Speed control
2
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Parking brake
1
Tires
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

562024602025332026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Have 2 incidents. 1. Transmission would do a hard jerk when shifting from 1st to 2nd going about 20MPH. Also happened when slowing down. Also happened when going from park to reverse/drive and/or reverse to drive.…"
    Powertrain, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-19
  • "I am reporting an intermittent and potentially safety-related drivability/powertrain issue with my 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter i-FORCE MAX. The vehicle has experienced previous intermittent abnormal…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-17
  • "Driver side doors won’t open. Truck locks you in. It has 25k miles on it and Toyota dealer says they can’t get the parts to make my truck safe."
    Structure · filed 2026-09-16
  • "While the vehicle was parked in my driveway, I noticed oil leaking on the ground and discovered that the rear shock absorber had suffered a catastrophic structural failure. The vehicle is a 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD…"
    Suspension · filed 2026-09-13
  • "I am looking to purchase a used Toyota Tacoma and was interested in this vehicle. As I studied the CARFAX report I noticed it had been sold twice with active recalls and never repaired. Right Toyota sold the vehicle as…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-29

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Toyota TACOMA HYBRID PU/CC 4WD Not rated 3 stars 5 stars Not rated
2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD Not rated 3 stars 5 stars Not rated
2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD Not rated 3 stars 5 stars Not rated
2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

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 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 26 23 MPG $2800
Tacoma four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Tacoma four-wheel drive MT 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
Tacoma hybrid four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Four-wheel drive 23 24 24 MPG $2700
Tacoma hybrid four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 22 24 23 MPG $2800
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 20 23 21 MPG $3100
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 23 21 MPG $3100
Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 24 22 MPG $2950
Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 21 26 23 MPG $2800

Specs and fitment

4th generation, 2024–present
Body styles XtraCab, Double Cab
Oil 0W-20 (2.4L turbo) , 5.6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R18 or 265/70R18 (trim-dependent)
Towing capacity 6,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 25V-058 (Toyota 25TB04/25TA04) covers certain 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel-drive trucks whose rear brake hoses can be damaged when mud and dirt build up inside the rear wheels, leading to a brake fluid leak and reduced braking. NHTSA recall 26V-514 (Toyota 26TB14/26TA14) covers certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma models whose front and rear shock absorber flanges may corrode and fail, allowing the external oil reservoir to detach and create a road hazard.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has 149 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 50 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tacoma years here — over the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Rear shock absorber, Labels, and Instrument cluster.

What are common problems with a 2024 Toyota Tacoma?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (54 of 149), then Service brakes (19) and Electrical system (16). The most filings arrived in 2025 (60 of 149). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Tacoma has 54 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2025 has 98 complaints, 49 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Toyota Tacoma been recalled?

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has 5 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 2024 Toyota Tacoma?

Owners have filed 149 complaints about the 2024 Toyota Tacoma with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Toyota Tacoma get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma is 21.9 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.