The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 4 of 14 complaints (29%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 116 in 2025 to 14 in 2026.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 14
- Recall campaigns
- 0
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,700–$3,100
- Combined MPG
- 20–23
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2026 gas-powered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,600–3,100 | 2,700–3,100 | 2,700–3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 20–24 | 20–23 | 20–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18–23 / 23–26 | 18–23 / 23–26 | 18–22 / 23–26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 379–452 | 380–452 | 380–452 | |
| Complaints filed | 155 | 116 | 14 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 6 | 4 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 33 | 6 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota Tacoma have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 4 of 14 NHTSA complaints (29%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Toyota Tacoma get?
EPA rates it 20–23 MPG combined across 10 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
EPA estimates $2,700–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (10)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 403 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 21 mpg | 26 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 393 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg | 26 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 394 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 452 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 433 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 20 mpg | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 420 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 424 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 424 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 22 mpg (high) | 24 mpg | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 386 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 22 mpg (high) | 24 mpg | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 380 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.