2024 Toyota Tacoma
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Toyota Tacoma is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
2024 Toyota Tacoma at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2024 Toyota Tacoma recalls 5
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles. The metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external oil reservoir.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 30, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. This is a p…
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added…
Fix: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display…
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional le…
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles. The rear brake hoses can be damaged if mud and dirt builds up inside the rear wheels. This can result in a brake fluid leak.
Fix: Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB04 and 25TA04.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessor…
Fix: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2024 Toyota Tacoma common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2024 Toyota Tacoma safety ratings
Frontal crash test
Side barrier test
Side pole testSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2024 Toyota Tacoma MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 10 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2024 Toyota Tacoma costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma — ranges cover the 7 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 88
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 88.
OBSOLETE NOTICE April 15, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete
Bulletin T-SB-0094-24 · Power Train · Apr 2026The condition is for vehicles equipped with an accessory Power Port or Tire Inflator. During the installation process of the Power Port or Tire Inflator, the pre-wire connector is removed from the dummy cap (which is attached to the harness) and is left attach…
Bulletin T-TT-0755-24 · Structure · Apr 2026Some 2024 – 2026 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a “chirp” noise from the HVAC magnetic clutch upon engagement.
Bulletin T-SB-0016-26 · Electrical System · Feb 2026Some 2024 model year Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present: •P07407F – Torque Converter Clutch Actuator Stuck Off •P074571 – Pressure Control Solenoid “A” Actu…
Bulletin T-SB-0094-24 Rev1 · Power Train · Feb 2026Some 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 p…
Bulletin T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Jan 2026Some 2024 – 2025 model year 4WD Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the 4WD lights are flashing and a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present: •P277111 – Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Low…
Bulletin T-SB-0093-25 · Structure · Dec 2025The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Bulletin T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Electrical System · Jun 2025TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25TC07 Blind Spot Monitor System Reprogramming CERTAIN 2024 Model Year Tacoma and Tacoma HV
Bulletin 25TC07 · Lane Departure · Jun 2025Some 2024 Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) may exhibit a condition where the Trailer Driving Assist Active message is displayed without a trailer connected. The BSM software has been updated.
Bulletin T-SB-0084-24 Rev1 · Electrical System · Apr 2025Some 2024 Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) may exhibit a condition where the Trailer Driving Assist Active message is displayed without a trailer connected. The BSM software has been updated.
Bulletin T-SB-0084-24 Rev1 · Electrical System · Apr 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TACOMA 2WD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 4
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Suspension
Issue: On certain trucks, the oil reservoirs may not be properly welded to the shock absorbers. As a result, the welds could corrode and fail and cause the reservoir(s) to detach from the vehicle. Safety Risk: An oil reservoir that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for other road users and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Toyota will notify owners…
Transport Canada #2026384 · Aug 2026Visual System
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the combination meter in the instrument panel not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights and malfunction tell-tales. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 12.3-inch disp…
Transport Canada #2025469 · Sep 2025Brakes
Issue: Under certain conditions, the rear brake hoses could become damaged. Over time, the brake hoses could fail and cause a brake fluid leak. If this happens, there could be reduced braking. Note: This recall only affects certain 4WD vehicles equipped with 16-inch brakes and 17-inch or 18-inch Toyota wheels. This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2025-051. Vehicles that…
Transport Canada #2025363 · Jul 2025Brakes
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-363. Issue: Under certain conditions, the rear brake hoses could become damaged. Over time, the brake hoses could fail and cause a brake fluid leak. If this happens, there could be reduced braking. Note: This recall only affects certain 4WD vehicles equipped with 16-inch brakes and 17-inch Toyota wheels. Safety Risk:…
Transport Canada #2025051 · Feb 2025Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota since 1995. The first-generation Tacoma was classified as a compact pickup truck; subsequent models are classified as mid-size pickup trucks. The Tacoma was Motor Trend's Truck of the Year for 2005.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.