KnownCarProblems2024 Toyota Tacoma Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the transmission (36% of complaints). It is 18th of 27 Tacoma model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2024 Toyota Tacoma problems
Transmission
55 complaints · 36%The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the transmission only shifted into 1st and 2nd gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The…
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the transmission was stuck in sixth…
Brakes
33 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while shifting into gear, the vehicle jumped and continued to move. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v058000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the system malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v058000 (service brakes…
Other or unspecified
23 complaints · 15%Electrical
16 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently drifted to the left and jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the instrument panel was not functioning properly. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma equipped with michelin tires, tire line: defender ltx m/s2, tire size: 245/70/r17, dot number: (n/a). The contact stated that two weeks after the vehicle was inspected and passed the inspection, while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal to stop at a stop…
Driver assistance
13 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control, assist.
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance feature activated erroneously. The contact stated that the vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact stated that there were no vehicles nearby. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
Body and structure
9 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
Visibility and wipers
8 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: windshield, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact became aware of a large crack in the middle of the windshield. There was no impact to the windshield to cause the failure. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
Engine
6 complaints · 4%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Toyota Tacoma recalls
Suspension: shock absorber
Risk: An oil reservoir that detaches can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26tb14 and 26ta14.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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 weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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 letters will be sent, anticipated in may 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25tb08 and 25ta08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25lb05 and 25la05.
Full defect summary
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 vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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 accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. 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 2024 Toyota Tacoma
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (55 complaints); brakes (33 complaints, typically around 18,000 miles); other or unspecified (23 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Tacoma have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 6, 2026 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Toyota Tacoma?
- It is 18th of 27 Tacoma model years by number of complaints, with 153 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.