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NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire, or an injury[1].

11owner complaints[1]
20–23MPG combined (EPA)[2]
4★NHTSA overall rating[3]

Most reported problems

Here is how the complaints on file sort by component group.

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2026 Tacoma[12].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[13] 20 / 24 / 22 $3,050
Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[2] 21 / 26 / 23 $2,900
Tacoma 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[14] 20 / 26 / 23 $2,900
Tacoma 4WD MT, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[15] 18 / 23 / 20 $3,350
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[16] 19 / 23 / 21 $3,200
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[17] 20 / 23 / 21 $3,200
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[18] 19 / 24 / 21 $3,200
Tacoma 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[19] 19 / 24 / 21 $3,200
Tacoma Hybrid 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[20] 22 / 24 / 23 $2,900
Tacoma Hybrid 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[21] 22 / 24 / 23 $2,900

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
PU/CC AWD[3] 4 3 5 4 18.5%
PU/EC AWD[22] n/a n/a n/a 4 18.5%
PU/CC RWD[23] 4 3 5 4 19.8%
PU/EC RWD[24] n/a n/a n/a 4 19.8%
PU/CC 4WD[25] 4 3 5 4 18.5%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2026 Toyota Tacoma with 2.4L 4-cylinder[26] 228 to 278 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
TACOMA DOUBLE CAB HYBRID[27] 213 in 77 in 74 in 132 in 5,104 lb
TACOMA DOUBLE CAB L/BOX 4WD[28] 226 in 77 in 74 in 145 in 4,718 lb
TACOMA DOUBLE CAB S/BOX 4WD[29] 213 in 77 in 74 in 132 in 4,484 lb
TACOMA XTRA CAB L/BOX 4WD[30] 213 in 77 in 74 in 132 in 4,374 lb

How 2026 compares with other years

1995: 177 complaints, 2 recalls19951996: 253 complaints, 1 recalls1997: 131 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 300 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 249 complaints, 0 recalls19992000: 211 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 396 complaints, 4 recalls2002: 333 complaints, 3 recalls2003: 360 complaints, 3 recalls20032004: 414 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 707 complaints, 10 recalls2006: 782 complaints, 11 recalls2007: 541 complaints, 10 recalls20072008: 449 complaints, 11 recalls2009: 519 complaints, 13 recalls2010: 294 complaints, 13 recalls2011: 186 complaints, 9 recalls20112012: 295 complaints, 7 recalls2013: 125 complaints, 6 recalls2014: 93 complaints, 4 recalls2015: 101 complaints, 4 recalls20152016: 324 complaints, 4 recalls2017: 243 complaints, 5 recalls2018: 209 complaints, 3 recalls2019: 219 complaints, 4 recalls20192020: 90 complaints, 1 recalls2021: 81 complaints, 0 recalls2022: 59 complaints, 3 recalls2023: 54 complaints, 4 recalls20232024: 154 complaints, 6 recalls2025: 111 complaints, 5 recalls2026: 11 complaints, 0 recalls112026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Tacoma model year. The 2026 is highlighted[12].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19951772
19962531
19971310
19983001
19992490
20002110
20013964
20023333
20033603
20044143
200570710
200678211
200754110
200844911
200951913
201029413
20111869
20122957
20131256
2014934
20151014
20163244
20172435
20182093
20192194
2020901
2021810
2022593
2023544
20241546
20251115
2026110

NHTSA's counts for the Tacoma show 11 complaints and 0 recalls for 2026[12]. Among the 32 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 31 have more[12]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (11) and the most are for 2006 (782)[12]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2026 Tacoma?

The complaint file for this model year is small, with 11 complaints and no recalls so far[12]. None mention a crash, fire, or injury[1]. Power train is the biggest group, followed by engine[4][5]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component. Shoppers may want to ask a dealer about the power train and engine reports before buying.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common 2026 Toyota Tacoma problems?
Power train has the most complaints on file with 4[4], then engine with 3[5]. The full list of groups is in the problems section above[1].
Has the 2026 Toyota Tacoma been recalled?
The count of recalls for this year is 0[12]. Any recalls are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
How many complaints does the 2026 Toyota Tacoma have?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on file[1]. None mention a crash, fire, or injury[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2026 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The complaint count is low so far at 11[1], but it is not adjusted for sales. See the by-year section of this page for how years compare.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. EPA rating for Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  3. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  4. 4 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 3 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 2 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 2 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 2 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 1 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 1 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 1 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Tacoma model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  13. EPA rating for Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 24 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  14. EPA rating for Tacoma 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Tacoma 4WD MT, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for Tacoma 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for Tacoma Hybrid 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 24 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. EPA rating for Tacoma Hybrid 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 24 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  22. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  23. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
  24. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC RWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
  25. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  26. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Toyota Tacoma with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 228 to 278 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  27. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TACOMA DOUBLE CAB HYBRID: length 213 in, width 77 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 132 in, curb weight 5,104 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  28. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TACOMA DOUBLE CAB L/BOX 4WD: length 226 in, width 77 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 145 in, curb weight 4,718 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  29. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TACOMA DOUBLE CAB S/BOX 4WD: length 213 in, width 77 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 132 in, curb weight 4,484 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  30. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TACOMA XTRA CAB L/BOX 4WD: length 213 in, width 77 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 132 in, curb weight 4,374 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.