Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System (26.3% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints here are 5.4× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 · 26.3% | Recalled | Recall 20V682000 · Recall 20V012000 |
| Service Brakes | 49 · 23.4% | Recalled | Recall 18V888000 |
| Power Train | 39 · 18.7% | not available | — |
| Engine | 27 · 12.9% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 19 · 9.1% | not available | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 · 8.6% | Recalled | Recall 20V682000 · Recall 20V012000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 209 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 20V682000 · 2020 · reported 11/04/2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V012000 · 2020 · reported 01/13/2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V888000 · 2018 · reported 12/13/2018
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V244000 · 2019 · reported 03/27/2019
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE FUEL PUMP ON MY TACOMA FAILED. THE TRUCK HAS STALLED AT HIGH SPEED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TRUCK HAS FAILED TO RESTART AFTER STALLING.”NHTSA complaint 11352514 — filed 09/01/2020 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“IN FEB 2019, I PURCHASED A NEW TOYOTA TACOMA FROM CAVENDER TOYOTA, LOCATED IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS. IN LESS THAN TWO (2) YEARS AND WITH…”NHTSA complaint 11351751 — filed 08/28/2020 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREET THAT LEADS TO MY HOUSE WHEN MY TRUCK COMPLETELY SHUT OFF.I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT IT'S SAFE FOR ME…”NHTSA complaint 11349354 — filed 08/15/2020 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel/propulsion system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 55 of 209 NHTSA complaints (26.3%), followed by service brakes (49), power train (39), engine (27). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
209 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V682000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
