Model year 2026 · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD

2026 Toyota Tacoma: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Toyota Tacoma at 20–23 mpg combined across 10 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

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

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.

2026 Toyota Tacoma recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

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

2026 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.

2026 Toyota Tacoma EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Tacoma 2WD2.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular20/26/23 mpg$2,900394
Tacoma 4WD2.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular19/24/21 mpg$3,200424
Tacoma 4WD MT2.4L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular18/23/20 mpg$3,350452
Tacoma Hybrid 4WD2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular22/24/23 mpg$2,900380
Tacoma Hybrid 4WD2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular22/24/23 mpg$2,900386
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD2.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular19/23/21 mpg$3,200433
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD2.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular20/23/21 mpg$3,200420
Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD2.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular19/24/21 mpg$3,200424
Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD2.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular20/24/22 mpg$3,050403
Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD2.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular21/26/23 mpg$2,900393

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.

2026 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.

2026 Toyota Tacoma NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 TOYOTA TACOMA HYBRID PU/CC HEV 4WD4 stars3 stars5 stars4 stars18.5%Standard
2026 TOYOTA TACOMA PU/CC N/A AWD4 stars3 stars5 stars4 stars18.5%Standard
2026 TOYOTA TACOMA PU/CC N/A RWD4 stars3 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%Standard
2026 TOYOTA TACOMA PU/EC N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars18.5%Standard
2026 TOYOTA TACOMA PU/EC N/A RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars19.8%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.

2026 Toyota Tacoma owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota Tacoma, most recently on Oct 21, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Toyota Tacoma complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train4
Engine3
Electrical system2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Vehicle speed control2
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Lane departure: Warning1
Seats1
Structure: Body1

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
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 Tacoma20–23 mpg51144/5
2024 Tacoma20–24 mpg6154—
2023 Tacoma18–21 mpg4544/5
2022 Tacoma18–21 mpg3594/5
2021 Tacoma18–21 mpg0814/5
2020 Tacoma18–21 mpg1904/5
2019 Tacoma18–21 mpg42194/5
2018 Tacoma18–21 mpg32094/5
2017 Tacoma18–21 mpg52434/5
2016 Tacoma18–21 mpg43244/5
2015 Tacoma17–22 mpg41004/5

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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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