KnownCarProblems2022 Toyota Tacoma Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the transmission (17% of complaints). It is 25th of 27 Tacoma model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2022 Toyota Tacoma problems
Transmission
10 complaints · 17%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
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 rolled off…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 14%Air bags
8 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving through an intersection at approximately 25 MPH; another vehicle who ran the red light t-boned the contact's vehicle on the passenger side. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact sustained pain in her back and was treated by her…
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle failed to stop at a red light. Consequently, the other vehicle collided with the vehicle on the passenger's side door and front quarter panel, sending the vehicle careening and nearly tipping over…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: body.
Engine
7 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH and driving up a steep incline, there was an engine misfire and the vehicle almost stalled. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated…
Brakes
6 complaints · 10%Fuel system
6 complaints · 10%Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 9%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Toyota Tacoma recalls
Transmission: axle assembly
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Equipment: labels
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Toyota Tacoma
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Tacoma?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (10 complaints); other or unspecified (8 complaints); air bags (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Tacoma have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 27, 2024 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Toyota Tacoma?
- It is 25th of 27 Tacoma model years by number of complaints, with 59 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.