2015 Toyota Tacoma: common problems and reliability
· 2nd generationOne of the better Tacoma years.
101 owner complaints, most about structure. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 Tacoma?The 2015 Toyota Tacoma has 101 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and service brakes. Owners most often flag uncomfortable seating position and seats, described as sitting too close to the floor.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Toyota Tacoma vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Tacoma years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the Tacoma?
Across the 29 Tacoma model years we track, complaint volume runs from 54 (2023) to 882 (2010). With 101 complaints, the 2015 Tacoma sits below the model's median of 239.
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
Recalls affecting the 2015 Tacoma
structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
Campaign 17V425000Southeast 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.
equipment
Campaign 14V828000Southeast 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.
tires
Campaign 15V099000Toyota 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."
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 14V663000Gulf 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."
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.
- Very frequentUncomfortable seating position and seats, described as sitting too close to the floor
- Very frequentPoor fuel economy, typically 16-19 mpg
- RecurrentFrame rust/rot (including on replacement frames from the rust recall)
- RecurrentPoor factory headlights, with no good factory upgrade path
- IsolatedSmog pump failure on 2012 models
Owner insights for the 2nd generation Tacoma. Read the full 2nd generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Tacoma listings typically run $23,146–$35,275.
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