1985 Toyota Pickup Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1985 Toyota Pickup. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

TIRES
3
2crashes1deaths
PARKING BRAKE
2
STEERING
1
1crashes1injuries
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
1crashes
WHEELS
1
Total complaints10

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 1985 toyota pickup. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle began emitting a noise coming from the rear axle. The contact was able to pull over and noticed that 3/4 lug nuts had sheared off. The contact drove to a local mechanic where it was…”

WHEELS · reported 2021-10-12

“1985 toyota 4x4. Consumer writes in regards to accident and snow tires *tgw the consumer would like other detailed information, such as crash test, defects and statistics information.”

TIRES · reported 2012-10-01

“Bellcrank and bracket frozen rendering parking brake inoperative. Dissimilar metals with heavy corrosion of components at contact area in evidence.”

PARKING BRAKE · reported 2000-09-01

“Emergency brake was repaired. Consumer noticed vibration from the rear of vehicle, after inspection the entire frame of the truck was found to be corroded badly especially in the right rear section where the rear springs are shackled to the frame. *slc”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1999-11-14

“Emergency brake was repaired. Consumer noticed vibration from the rear of vehicle, after inspection the entire frame of the truck was found to be corroded badly especially in the right rear section where the rear springs are shackled to the frame. *slc”

PARKING BRAKE · reported 1999-11-14

“Rear axle broke causing wheel to fall off. (ohio state police report).”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 1998-07-26

“Vehicle modified with larger tires which, caused death when vehicle flipped over due to the change in the center of gravity. (attorney for client) *sd”

TIRES · reported 1996-01-09

“Atlas tires wear on inside of tire. *dsh”

TIRES · reported 1995-08-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Toyota Pickup as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.