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2012 Toyota Tacoma: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 295 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

7recalls
295complaints
16crashes reported
0fires reported
6injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine122 · 41%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System52 · 18%
  • Unknown Or Other43 · 15%
  • Power Train34 · 12%
  • Vehicle Speed Control22 · 7%
  • Suspension21 · 7%
  • Service Brakes21 · 7%
  • Electrical System17 · 6%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)17 · 6%
  • Steering12 · 4%

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System

Vehicle: 2012 toyota tacoma vin: [xxx] toyota special service campaign 20tc01 was performed on september 19, 2024, at approximately 103,417 miles. the campaign addressed the secondary air injection system, including the air injection pump and air switching valves. according to toyota's repair records, the dealer installed an air switching valve kit, air pump repair kit, and air pump cover under campaign ssc 20tc01.

SeatsCrash

- driver’s seat back recliner mechanism / seatback locking mechanism. during a rear-end interstate collision while stopped in traffic, the driver’s seat suddenly reclined backward unexpectedly. after the accident, the recliner adjustment knob/handle was found detached at the tow yard. the vehicle is currently at a tow/salvage yard and may be available for inspection upon request. - because the seat reclined unexpecte

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2012 toyota tacoma. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 51,350 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 212,400. the vin was not available

Air BagsCrash

The contact owns a 2012 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving at 35-40 mph, coming up on fog, the driver, attempting to slow down, traveled over a slush patch in the roadway, and an approaching vehicle was in view. she lost control of the vehicle, spun around, and went face-first into a ditch, and the vehicle flipped and rolled over onto the hood. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tacoma. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.