2015 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Recalls & Reliability
140 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 20/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Other leads the reports, typically around 7,800 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2015 Toyota Tacoma has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2015 sits among all Tacoma years
What owners report
“Tacoma frame is rusting and so are other key components of the frame, super white paint is also chipping in various locations such as front bumper and door frames”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 Tacoma
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 76 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 15,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 5,000 and 61,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to…
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000.…
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tacoma pickup trucks manufactured August 7, 2014, to December 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may have had their tires and wheels changed to TRD PRO accessory tires and…
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will send a revised tire placard with correct tire size and inflation information to owners, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2015. Owners may…
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or…
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's…
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tacoma vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may contain an incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label. As a result,…
Fix: Gulf States has notified owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 20V024.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma drew 140 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 20/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).
What are the most common 2015 Toyota Tacoma problems?
The top reported problems for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma are other (31 complaints), body & structure (14), and engine (12).
At what mileage do 2015 Toyota Tacoma problems show up?
Owners most often report 2015 Toyota Tacoma problems around 15,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 5,000 and 61,000 miles.
Does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2015 Toyota Tacoma. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.