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Toyota Tacoma

America's best-selling midsize pickup truck, engineered on high-strength boxed steel architecture with available i-FORCE MAX hybrid turbocharged muscle and indestructible composite bed.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Toyota Tacoma is a truck featuring powertrains delivering from 278 to 326 horsepower, achieving up to 23 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with Part-Time drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds 5 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Official Toyota Tacoma 2024 exterior styling, aerodynamic profile, and vehicle dimensions
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Toyota Tacoma Truck2024 Spec

Years

1995 - present

Power

278 - 326 hp

Best MPG

23 MPG

2024 Recalls

5 campaigns

Complaints

155 filed

01At a glance

Toyota Tacoma by the numbers

TopicToyota TacomaDetail
Power range278 - 326 hp7 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy20 - 23 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Recalls (2024)5Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2024)155POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Fuel typesGasoline, Hybrid GasolinePart-Time drivetrain
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)5410 x 1978 x 1810 mmL x W x H, 3350 mm wheelbase

03Active safety

2024 Toyota Tacoma open recalls

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

24V548000

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Fix: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

25V058000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles. The rear brake hoses can be damaged if mud and dirt builds up inside the rear wheels. This can result in a brake fluid leak.

Fix: Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB04 and 25TA04.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

25V595000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

26V179000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Fix: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

05Pick your year

Toyota Tacoma generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Toyota Tacoma generations

SpecificationTacoma IV (N400)2024 – present (N400)Tacoma III (N300)2016 – 2023 (N300)
Power Output278 – 326 hp278 – 278 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 23 MPG combinedUp to 20 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h6.2s7.5s
Exterior Dimensions5410 × 1978 × 1810 mm5392 × 1910 × 1793 mm
Wheelbase3350 mm3236 mm
Powertrains Verified4 trims3 trims
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Tacoma III (N300)

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Tacoma IV (N400)

Best for drivers wanting contemporary safety tech, digital cockpits, peak horsepower ratings, and the latest aerodynamic styling.

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06Answers

Toyota Tacoma: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Toyota Tacoma have?

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has 5 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Toyota Tacoma get?

Across verified powertrains, the Tacoma achieves 20 to 23 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Toyota Tacoma have?

Power ranges from 278 hp to 326 hp across 7 verified powertrains, spanning Gasoline, Hybrid Gasoline fuel types.

What are common Toyota Tacoma problems?

NHTSA has 155 owner complaints on file for the 2024 model year, most frequently involving POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 6 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Toyota Tacoma have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1995 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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