Model year 2015 · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD

2015 Toyota Tacoma: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Tacoma at 17–22 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 100 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

17–22

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Toyota Tacoma recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, newest first.

Equipment and 1 more component

NHTSA 17V425000 Reported Jul 3, 2017

Filed by: Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. SET17B)
Components: Equipment; Structure: Body: Hood: Hinge and attachments
Units affected: 3,547 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Wheels and 1 more component

NHTSA 15V099000 Reported Feb 23, 2015

Filed by: Toyota Motor Corporation
Components: Wheels; Tires
Units affected: 18 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment

NHTSA 14V828000 Reported Dec 30, 2014

Filed by: Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. SET-14B)
Units affected: 3,958 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 14V663000 Reported Oct 22, 2014

Filed by: Toyota Motor Corporation
Units affected: 142 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Toyota Tacoma fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Toyota Tacoma EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Tacoma 2WD	2.7L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/25/22 mpg	$3,050	394
Tacoma 2WD	2.7L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/24/21 mpg	$3,200	419
Tacoma 2WD	4.0L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/21/18 mpg	$3,700	489
Tacoma 2WD	4.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/21/19 mpg	$3,550	470
Tacoma 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/20/19 mpg	$3,550	456
Tacoma 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/21/19 mpg	$3,550	460
Tacoma 4WD	4.0L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/19/17 mpg	$3,950	521
Tacoma 4WD	4.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/21/18 mpg	$3,700	498

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Toyota Tacoma crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Toyota Tacoma NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD	4 stars	3 stars	5 stars	4 stars	14.7%	No
2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD	4 stars	3 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	No
2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD	4 stars	4 stars	4 stars	4 stars	14.7%	No
2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD	4 stars	4 stars	4 stars	4 stars	19.1%	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Toyota Tacoma owner complaints

Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, most recently on Aug 19, 2026. 15 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 11 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Toyota Tacoma complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Unknown or other	29
Structure: Body	13
Air bags	11
Engine	11
Service brakes	11
Power train	9
Vehicle speed control	9
Electrical system	7
Visibility/wiper	7
Wheels	6

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Toyota Tacoma model years

Toyota Tacoma by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Tacoma	20–23 mpg	0	12	4/5
2025 Tacoma	20–23 mpg	5	114	4/5
2024 Tacoma	20–24 mpg	6	154	—
2023 Tacoma	18–21 mpg	4	54	4/5
2022 Tacoma	18–21 mpg	3	59	4/5
2021 Tacoma	18–21 mpg	0	81	4/5
2020 Tacoma	18–21 mpg	1	90	4/5
2019 Tacoma	18–21 mpg	4	219	4/5
2018 Tacoma	18–21 mpg	3	209	4/5
2017 Tacoma	18–21 mpg	5	243	4/5
2016 Tacoma	18–21 mpg	4	324	4/5

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Other 2015 Toyota models

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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