2015 Toyota Tacoma: common problems and reliability

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma has 100 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and service brakes. Owners most often flag frame rust/rot (including on replacement frames from the rust recall): frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2015 model year

100
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
15
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Toyota Tacoma vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2015 a good year for the Tacoma?

Across the 7 Tacoma model years we track, complaint volume runs from 48 (2023) to 414 (2004). With 100 complaints, the 2015 Tacoma sits belowthe model's median of 138.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

structure
14
service brakes
12
engine
12
air bags
11
power train
9

Recalls affecting the 2015 Tacoma

structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments

Campaign 17V425000

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 we

equipment

Campaign 14V828000

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

tires

Campaign 15V099000

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 cha

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 14V663000

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 Capacit

What owners report on the 2nd generation Tacoma

Owners of the 2nd generation Tacoma express strong affection for the truck, frequently calling it the "peak Tacoma" and praising the 4.0L V6 engine as solid and reliable. The most common criticisms center on the uncomfortable seating position and seats, which

  • Frame rust/rot (including on replacement frames from the rust recall): Frequency: recurrent
  • Uncomfortable seating position and seats, described as sitting too close to the floor: Frequency: very frequent
  • Poor fuel economy, typically 16-19 mpg: Frequency: very frequent
  • Smog pump failure on 2012 models: Frequency: isolated
  • Transmission failure shortly after 100k miles (one owner report): Frequency: isolated

Owner insights for the 2nd generation Tacoma. Read the full 2nd generation owner report.

Typical used price

Used Tacoma listings typically run $27,275–$40,236 across 2015 to 2026 model years.

Other Tacoma model years

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