2011 Toyota Tacoma body & structure problems

The 2011 Toyota Tacoma has 20 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

Body & Structure complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Body & Structure complaints by year

Tacoma body & structure complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V425000Body & StructureJuly 3, 2017 · 3,547 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

What owners report

“WHILE PULLING MY TRUCK INTO THE GARAGE, I APPLIED THE BRAKE. I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND HEARD THE ACCELERATION TRACTION CONTROL TURN ON AND MY TRUCK LUNGED FORWARD ABOUT ONE TO TWO FEET. THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK HIT AGAINST SOME ITEMS IN MY GARAGE AND BROKE MY HEADLIGHT HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 10, 2014 · crash

Common questions

How many body & structure complaints does the 2011 Toyota Tacoma have?

NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2011 Toyota Tacoma body & structure — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma body & structure?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the body & structure: 17V425000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.