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2012 Toyota Tacoma: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Toyota Tacoma as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

7Safety recalls
295Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2012 Toyota Tacoma owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine122Most reports between 40k and 90k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System52Most reports between 40k and 90k miles
Unknown Or Other43Most reports between 40k and 90k miles
Power Train35Most reports between 10k and 80k miles
Service Brakes22Most reports between 10k and 90k miles
Vehicle Speed Control22Most reports between 20k and 110k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Structure: BodyJul 2017 · Campaign 17V425000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipFeb 2014 · Campaign 14V054000
  • Equipment: OtherAug 2014 · Campaign 14V475000
  • Tires: Temporary/Emergency Spare TireOct 2013 · Campaign 13V494000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2013 · Campaign 13V014000
  • Equipment: OtherApr 2012 · Campaign 12V158000
  • Equipment: OtherApr 2013 · Campaign 13V123000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Electrical overstressEA19001 · opened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.