Every 2015 Toyota Tacoma recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 17V425000
Mar 7, 2017Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge and Attachments
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 details for 17V425000 →Tires · NHTSA 15V099000
Feb 23, 2015Tires
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 details for 15V099000 →Equipment · NHTSA 14V828000
Dec 30, 2014Equipment
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 details for 14V828000 →Equipment · NHTSA 14V663000
Oct 22, 2014Equipment:Other:Labels
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 details for 14V663000 →
2015 Toyota Tacoma complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, reporting 15 crashes, 2 fires, 11 injuries. Toyota has issued at least 309 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other29
- Structure15
- Engine12
- Air Bags11
- Service Brakes11
- Power Train9
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (131)
- Structure (115)
- Electrical System (53)
- Power Train (13)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (11)
- Engine (8)
Read Toyota Tacoma owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Tacoma. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an unusual burning odor in the interior of the vehicle.”
2015 TOYOTA TACOMAJun 2, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11741529
Injury reportedCrash
“Was in a serious accident while driving and rear ended another vehicle and my airbags did not deploy. Serious front end damage resulting in a total loss of my Tacoma. Shocked airbags did not deploy. Definitely should have.”
2015 TOYOTA TACOMAMay 6, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735954
Injury reportedFire
“TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AN AUTO ACCIDENT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE TRUCK TO GET SOME PAPERS AND WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER DOOR THE TRUCK EXPLODED IN FLAMES IN WHICH THE CONSUMER SUFFERED 8 DEGREE BURNS AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 3 HOURS.”
2015 TOYOTA TACOMAJan 25, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11503555
Injury reportedCrash
“I came to a complete stop right after a left turn into strip shopping parking lot. My automatic transmission in drive with my left foot on the brake. My truck suddenly took off on its own hitting another vehicle at high speed a few inches away to my right.”
2015 TOYOTA TACOMAJan 17, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11447716
Injury reportedCrash
“WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, I COLLIDED INTO A LARGE FREE RANGE ANIMAL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.”
2015 TOYOTA TACOMAOct 7, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11266799
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