Model year 2025 · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
2025 Toyota Tacoma: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2025 Toyota Tacoma at 20–23 mpg combined across 10 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 114 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
5
EPA combined mpg
20–23
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
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TACOMA HYBRID.
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.
2025 Toyota Tacoma recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, newest first.
Suspension: Rear: Shock absorber and 1 more component
NHTSA 26V514000Reported Aug 6, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 26TB14/26TA14)
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.
Risk
An oil reservoir that detaches can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 30, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB14 and 26TA14.
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. See attached Part573)
Units affected
8,230 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 25TB11 / 25TA11)
Units affected
5,960 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles. The front driveshaft constant-velocity (CV) joint may deform and break.
Risk
A broken driveshaft can impair steering. Vehicles with full-time 4WD may experience a vehicle rollaway while parked without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB11 and 25TA11.
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. See Part 573 Report)
Units affected
591,377 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NHTSA 25V058000Reported Feb 6, 2025
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 25TB04 / 25TA04)
Units affected
221,846 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
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 summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2025 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.
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.
2025 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.
2025 Toyota Tacoma NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2025 Toyota TACOMA HYBRID PU/CC 4WD
4 stars
3 stars
5 stars
4 stars
18.5%
Standard
2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD
4 stars
3 stars
5 stars
4 stars
18.5%
Standard
2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC RWD
4 stars
3 stars
5 stars
4 stars
19.8%
Standard
2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
4 stars
18.5%
Standard
2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
4 stars
19.8%
Standard
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.
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2025 Toyota Tacoma owner complaints
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, most recently on Oct 23, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 injured people and 1 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2025 Toyota Tacoma complaints
