2022 Toyota Tacoma problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (8) · Structure:body (7) · Service Brakes (6)
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Safety recalls (3)
Power Train:axle Assembly 2024-02-27 · campaign 24V152000 · 381,199 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.
Risk: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.
Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor 2022-07-21 · campaign 22V520000 · 75,316 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."
Risk: An insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.
Equipment:other:labels 2022-05-06 · campaign 22V310000 · 661 vehicles
Defect: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
Service bulletins (123)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-01-30 · T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice january 30, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0001-26.
Electrical System 2026-01-28 · T-SB-0001-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2018 – 2024 model year toyota vehicles equipped with a premium audio with dynamic navigation system require a special service tool (sst) usb flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2025-11-11 · 23TE08 · Service Campaign
toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the a-pillars on certain tacoma vehicles with 040 super white paint color. although the vehicle paint is covered by toyota’s new vehicle limited w
Structure:body 2025-07-31 · 23TE08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer support program 23te08 paint repair process job aid
Structure:body 2025-07-31 · 23TE08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical instructions for customer support program 23te08 coverage for paint peeling on exterior door frames, front inner fenders and a-pillars certain 2016-2022 model year tacoma
Showing the 6 most recent of 123 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-24 · Structure:body“2022 tacoma paint peeling on all doors. manufactured 1 months after current paint recall 23te08 for 2016-2022 tacomas. quoted $7,000 for new paint job by maita toyota in sacramento ca and toyota corp only offered me $2500, which i declined. this is stupid! …”
2026-09-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car has difficulty starting and at times won't start in hot weather. was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed as a bad low pressure fuel pump. had codes stored for low pressure fuel pump.…”
2026-07-27 · Structure:body“my 2022-toyota tacoma has a paint peeling issue that is known to toyota. my particular model was manufactured in mexico with a paint code of 040. i have paint peeling in my engine compartment and on several fenders. toyota has indicated on several websites that this has been an ongoing issue with models between 2016-2022. i took my vehicle to the …”
2026-07-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“long crank start. loss of power. stalling. priming fuel system 3x before cranking results in normal start. suspect low pressure fuel pump failure 115k km/ 70k miles …”
2026-05-23 · Tires“component/system: rear tires — traction and wet-weather grip performance. tires are available for inspection upon request. tire size: 265/70r16 four bfgoodrich trail-terrain t/a 265/70r16 112t all-season tires were purchased new and professionally installed at a retail warehouse tire center in august 2025. the vehicle is a 2022 toyota tacoma. appro…”
2026-04-22 · Structure:body“known manufacturing defect which results in paint flaking off and exposing bare metal to the body. this will eventually result in corrosion and structurally compromise the safety of occupants inside the cabin. this is a known defect which the manufacturer has set an arbitrary cut-off for production date despite the issue ongoing beyond the limit…”
2026-04-18 · Power Train“coolant bypass duct leaking at just 52,000 miles. part is made of plastic and is a very common problem. …”
2026-02-03 · Structure:body“the 2016-2022 white double cab toyota tacomas have a known paint flaking/peeling issue. on 2/1/2026 while drying my truck after its wash, on the driver’s rear door by the window rubber trim my paint was flaking off. on 2/2/26 i spoke with an agent at toyota corporation (but she was on the lexus side) about my issue and was told my vin was not part …”
2026-02-02 · Unknown Or Other“sunroof window exploded and shattered the whole glass …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.