repaired · 2026 Q1
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Toyota TacomaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-310 the manufacturer reports only 74% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Toyota Tacoma has problems
60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Power train1 crash/fire/injury
9Structure
8Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
7Engine
6Fuel/propulsion system
6Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Tires
4Forward collision avoidance
4Electrical system
1310 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 10 | 1 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 8 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 13 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2022 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 · 2025 Q1
Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
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…
repaired · 2024 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be 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
2022 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
2022 Toyota Tacoma safety ratings
2022 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: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Tacoma owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Transmission is failing, fluid was black and burnt at 35k miles (dealer did not provide a large enough sample to allow for testing the fluid because I didn't specify the amount I needed), and vehicle is not throwing a CEL or MIL so therefore Toyota says that there is no defect. Fluid change did…
The contact owned a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, upon reaching his destination, shifting the vehicle into the park position, and exiting, the vehicle began to roll away. The driver was unable to stop the vehicle, and as a result, the…
Vehicle exhibits symptoms typically associated with (at least in older vehicles) of a failing torque converter. Initial onset was around the 5k mile mark, the truck was purchased brand new. Vehicles shudders under load, especially uphill or from a stop, the truck frequently hunts for the gears…
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