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The 2015 Toyota Tacoma is a small pickup trucks 2wd vehicle covered by 8 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 101 owner complaints and 4 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 15 report a crash and 2 report a fire; 11 complaints report injuries totalling 11 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Unknown Or Other, named in 29 complaints (28.7% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★☆☆ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2015 Toyota Tacoma variants: 2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD — 4★ overall; 2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD — 4★ overall; 2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD — 4★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) that include the 2015 Toyota Tacoma. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 17V425000 — Structure:body:hood:hinge and Attachments 03/07/2017
Summary: 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 detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
Campaign 14V828000 — Equipment 30/12/2014
Summary: 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 other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Remedy: 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 number for this recall is SET-14B.
Campaign 15V099000 — Tires 23/02/2015
Summary: 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 wheels, causing the inflation information on the tire placard to be incorrect which may result in the tire being improperly inflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Consequence: Improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: 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 contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 14V663000 — Equipment:other:labels 22/10/2014
Summary: 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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Consequence: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Owner Complaints (101)
Owners have filed 101 complaints about the 2015 Toyota Tacoma with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 29 | 28.7% |
| Structure | 15 | 14.9% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 11.9% |
| Engine | 12 | 11.9% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 10.9% |
| Power Train | 9 | 8.9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 8.9% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 7.9% |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 6.9% |
| Wheels | 6 | 5.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 5.0% |
| Suspension | 4 | 4.0% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Unknown Or Other, 29 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2016 with 19 filings. Owners filed 101 complaints in total across 13 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 15 and those involving a fire number 2; 11 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2015 Toyota Tacoma as a small pickup trucks 2wd vehicle and published ratings for 8 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 17–22 MPG; the median configuration returns 17.5 city / 21 highway / 19 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 |
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 101 complaints for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Unknown Or Other with 29 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) covering the 2015 Toyota Tacoma in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 17V425000 for Structure:body:hood:hinge and Attachments.
What is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2015 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 4 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma get?
The EPA rated 8 configurations of the 2015 Toyota Tacoma. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 22 MPG, with a median of 19 MPG (median city 17.5, median highway 21).