repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Toyota TacomaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 102 owner complaints about the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-425 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Toyota Tacoma has problems
102 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Structure1 crash/fire/injury
12Engine
11Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
11Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
9Power train
9Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
7Visibility/wiper
6Wheels
2611 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 15 | 1 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 5 |
| Air bags | 11 | 8 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 26 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 Toyota Tacoma recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Tires
Risk. Improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Equipment
Risk. Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Tacoma year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tacoma median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Toyota Tacoma safety ratings
2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Tacoma owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My frame of my truck rotted from the inside out and now I don’t qualify for their safety safety program, they only give you enough time and cover it up with a coating so by the time you realized it’s fully rotted through it’s too late.
Paint starting to peel on exterior of both passenger and rear passenger side doors above window frame. Apparently Toyota is aware of the problem in models with the Super White paint color and has issued a recall for their vehicles with certain VIN's. My VIN is not included in the recall although…
The vehicle's Super White Factory Applied paint (040) is peeling around the exterior window frame. Took it to local dealership and was advised to speak with Toyota Customer Service who advised that my year had not been included in the SRP 23TE08 with the same issues for years 2016-2022. They asked…
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