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2015 Toyota Tacoma problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma is among the quieter years of the Tacoma on NHTSA's books: 140 complaints (53% below the model's median year), 4 recalls, and no open investigations. Complainants reported 16 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across other (29), body & structure (14), and engine (12), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

140

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

1

Investigations

23

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

16

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Tacoma years?

Tacoma NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted977 complaints1995: 214 complaints1996: 321 complaints1997: 148 complaints1998: 358 complaints1999: 303 complaints2000: 274 complaints2001: 504 complaints2002: 443 complaints2003: 479 complaints2004: 545 complaints2005: 871 complaints2006: 977 complaints2007: 676 complaints2008: 556 complaints2009: 612 complaints2010: 343 complaints2011: 226 complaints2012: 406 complaints2013: 169 complaints2014: 133 complaints2015: 140 complaints2016: 416 complaints2017: 318 complaints2018: 275 complaints2019: 299 complaints2020: 124 complaints2021: 113 complaints2022: 77 complaints2023: 65 complaints2024: 182 complaints2025: 89 complaints2026: 10 complaints
Tacoma NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Toyota Tacoma problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other2921%
Body & Structure1410%
Brakes129%
Engine129%
Airbags118%
Electrical System107%
Transmission96%
Speed Control96%
Tires & Wheels86%
Visibility & Wipers75%
Fuel System54%
Steering43%
Suspension32%
Seats32%
Seat Belts21%
Lighting11%
Latches & Locks11%

Does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V425000OtherJuly 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.

15V099000Tires & WheelsFebruary 23, 2015 · 18 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

Improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

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.

14V828000OtherDecember 30, 2014 · 3,958 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

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.

14V663000OtherOctober 22, 2014 · 142 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT WORK. I WAS ALMOST AT A STOP WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN SUDDENLY THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. I HIT THE BUILDING IN FRONT OF ME AND MY TRUCK WAS TOTALED LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED . MOST PEOPLE SAY WELL YOU MUST HAVE HIT THE ACCELERATOR MY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 16, 2019 · crash

“I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2015 TOYOTA TACOMA AND STRAIGHT OFF THE BACK I NOTICED THAT THE TIRED WERE NOT IN GOOD CONDITION UNDER SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES. IF THERE WERE SOME LOOSE DIRT OR GRAVEL ON THE ROAD THE TIRE WOULD NOT GRIP CAUSING ME TO SLIP FOR A SPLIT SECOND. IGNORING THE WARNING SIGNS OF MY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 24, 2015 · crash

“SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AT UNDER 8K MILES ON A 2015 BRAND NEW TRUCK. DID SOME RESEARCH AND THIS PART SEEMS TO FAIL PRETTY EARLY AND JUST OUTSIDE THE 3YEAR/36MOS COVERAGE AND BE QUITE COSTLY TO FIX OR REPLACE. TOYOTA CURRENTLY IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT ON TACOMAS LIKE THEY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 29, 2015

“MY STEPSON WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, HE STOPPED, THEN THE TOYOTA TACOMA LUNGED FORWARD CRASHING INTO OUR GARAGE. I HAD NOTICED SINCE LEASING THE TRUCK IN JULY OF 2015, THAT ONCE IN A WHILE I WOULD COME TO A STOP AND IT FELT LIKE I JUST GOT REAR ENDED BUT NOBODY WAS BEHIND ME.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 6, 2016 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. ALL THE FRONTAL AND SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE, BUT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 14, 2015 · crash

2015 Toyota Tacoma — common questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 140 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Tacoma year, with 4 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2015 Tacoma problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (29 complaints), body & structure (14 complaints), engine (12 complaints).

Does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Toyota Tacoma. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Toyota Tacoma years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Tacoma years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2008, 2004, 2001, 2003. The cleanest record among Tacoma years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Toyota Tacoma earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.