This page covers 4 recalls, 53 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma.
18–20 mpg combined
11.8–13.1 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2022 Tacoma, powertrain concerns draw the most complaints, with owners reporting coolant system leaks, particularly a plastic coolant bypass duct that fails and leaks, sometimes before 60,000 miles. Paint failure is another recurring theme: owners of white-painted trucks describe paint flaking and peeling near door trim and window seals, exposing bare metal. Airbag and brake complaints each come in at similar volumes, though the narratives across those systems don't point to a single dominant symptom pattern. An isolated complaint describes a sunroof shattering spontaneously. The paint issue generates notable frustration because owners report being told their specific VIN falls outside coverage programs despite the truck showing the same visible symptoms others describe.
53
Total Complaints
11
Crash-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recalls, the most serious being a defect where the axle shaft can separate from the axle housing, reducing braking performance and vehicle stability in ways that can lead to a crash.
The axle retaining nuts can loosen and detach, allowing the axle shaft to pull free from the housing. When this happens, drivers may notice noise, vibration, or a differential oil leak before the situation worsens. The loss of axle integrity cuts into braking distance and makes the truck harder to keep on course, particularly under hard stops or sharp maneuvers. A separate recall addresses the upper child seat anchors, where one or more welds may not be strong enough to hold the anchor point under load. In a sudden stop or crash, a child seat attached to a weak anchor can shift or come loose, reducing the protection the seat would otherwise provide. The fourth recall involves load carrying capacity labels on certain trucks that can fade and become illegible over time, making it difficult to know the vehicle's maximum safe load and raising the risk of unintentional overloading.
At a glance
What can fail
The axle housing may not be properly manufactured, allowing axle retaining nuts to loosen and detach. This could cause the axle shaft to separate from the housing, reducing braking and vehicle stability. You may notice noise, vibration, or differential oil leaks.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the rear axle assembly, retighten the axle retaining nuts, remove any weld spatter, and repair or replace damaged components as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The axle shaft can separate from the axle housing when debris causes the fasteners that hold it in place to come loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the retaining nuts if needed, and repair or replace any damaged parts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Welds in the upper child seat anchors may be weak or incomplete, potentially reducing the anchor's ability to secure a child restraint safely.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld them as needed to ensure proper strength.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The label showing your vehicle's load carrying capacity may fade and become unreadable over time, making it impossible to determine safe weight limits.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail you a replacement load carrying capacity label and instructions to install it yourself at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
