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2022 Toyota TacomaRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 59 owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma. Most complaints involve power train (10) and structure (8). The EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.

Combined MPG
18–21mpg
EPA · 6 versions
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Feb 2024
Owner complaints
59
Top: power train
Fuel cost / yr
$3,050est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Power train: axle assembly

Free remedy

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.

Power trainReported Feb 27, 2024NHTSA 24V152000

Child seat: vehicle latch anchor

Free remedy

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."

Child seatReported Jul 21, 2022NHTSA 22V520000

Equipment: labels

Free remedy

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."

EquipmentReported May 6, 2022NHTSA 22V310000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

59 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2022 – Sep 2026
  1. Power train10
  2. Structure8
  3. Air bags8
  4. Engine7
  5. Fuel/propulsion system6
  6. Service brakes6
  7. Tires4
  8. Forward collision avoidance4
  9. Electrical system4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Tacoma model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996257
1997134
1998310
1999251
2000221
2001401
2002360
2003372
2004414
2005707
2006782
2007541
2008449
2009519
2010294
2011186
2012295
2013125
201493
2015102
2016324
2017244
2018209
2019219
202090
202181
202259
202354
2024155
2025116
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
10
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Power train

10 reports1 crash
“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 improve the functioning, but it did not correct the problem. Transmission failures are a known problem on numerous Toyota vehicles using an A series transmission. My vehicle has done this and progressively worsened since it had roughly 500 miles on it. Dealership originally refused to document my complaints in their system and Toyota Customer Care's assistance has been minimal at best. My vehicle suffers from numerous of the same complaints that are listed under the 2024 model Tacoma. Before servicing the transmission fluid the vehicle would occasionally have an extremely hard shift around 55mph that would result in the truck spinning tires on the interstate which shouldn't even be possible. I actually managed to capture a short video of the dash as it was doing this once and even sent it to Toyota but they said if they can't replicate it then it doesn't count. I think…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 1, 2025Power trainODI 11658181

Structure

8 reports
“2022 Tacoma paint peeling on all doors. Manufactured 1 months after current paint recall 23TE08 for 2016-2022 Tacomas. Quoted $7,000 for new paint job by Maita Toyota in Sacramento Ca and Toyota Corp only offered me $2500, which I declined. This is stupid!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 24, 2026StructureODI 11766782

Air bags

8 reports8 crashes
“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 before coming to a complete stop. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who submitted a request to the manufacturer to have an engineer inspect the vehicle. The engineer reviewed the incident recorder and informed the contact that the air bags did not deploy because the occupancy sensor did not detect a passenger. The contact disputed the findings, stating that her son was occupying the passenger seat and had been wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was transported to an area hospital by EMT and treated for back pain. She later followed up with her primary care physician and neurosurgeon who located a tear just below where a previous surgery was performed stating that the tear was not present as of her most…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 5, 2025Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11646536
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

6 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl · 2.7L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S6) · Manual 6-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Tacoma 2WD
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
192421$3,050431
Tacoma 2WD
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
202321$3,050423
Tacoma 4WD
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
182220$3,200448
Tacoma 4WD
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
192220$3,200441
Tacoma 4WD
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
172118$3,550481
Tacoma 4WD D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
172018$3,550483
  • Tacoma 2WD
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    19 city · 24 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Tacoma 2WD
    Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L
    20 city · 23 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Tacoma 4WD
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    18 city · 22 hwy · $3,200/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Tacoma 4WD
    Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L
    19 city · 22 hwy · $3,200/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Tacoma 4WD
    Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    17 city · 21 hwy · $3,550/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Tacoma 4WD D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO
    Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    17 city · 20 hwy · $3,550/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

4 tested variants
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5
Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
4 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.1%
Overall
4 / 5
Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
4 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.1%
Overall
4 / 5
Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
4 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
14.7%
Overall
4 / 5
Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
4 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
14.7%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 16671Vehicle 16670Vehicle 16648
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2022 Tacoma questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Tacoma have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2022 Toyota Tacoma problems?

Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (10), structure (8), air bags (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2022 Toyota Tacoma get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Toyota Tacoma at 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).

How safe is the 2022 Toyota Tacoma?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2022 Toyota Tacoma 4 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026