2024 Toyota Tacoma: recalls and problems
5 recalls and 149 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
Have 2 incidents. 1. transmission would do a hard jerk when shifting from 1st to 2nd going about 20mph. also happened when slowing down. also happened when going from park to reverse/drive and/or reverse to drive. happened randomly. had to tech from dealer for ride along and tech saw it happen first hand. ended up getting new transmission. truck has 30k miles. 2. drivers side door handle broke. had to roll dow
I am reporting an intermittent and potentially safety-related drivability/powertrain issue with my 2024 toyota tacoma trailhunter i-force max. the vehicle has experienced previous intermittent abnormal drivetrain/transmission behavior while towing, particularly while towing in rain. during previous occurrences, the drivetrain/transmission felt as though it was slipping or behaving abnormally. these concerns were pre
Driver side doors won’t open. truck locks you in. it has 25k miles on it and toyota dealer says they can’t get the parts to make my truck safe.
While the vehicle was parked in my driveway, i noticed oil leaking on the ground and discovered that the rear shock absorber had suffered a catastrophic structural failure. the vehicle is a 2024 toyota tacoma trd off-road covered under the manufacturer's original factory warranty. this specific vehicle configuration is included under active federal safety recall campaign 26tb14 / 26ta14 (nhtsa campaign number 26v514)
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| 2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tacoma. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.