The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 457,176 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN24V1520002024-02-27381,199 affected
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.
Consequence
Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05…
CHILD SEAT22V5200002022-07-2175,316 affected
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child…
Consequence
An insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.
EQUIPMENT22V3100002022-05-06661 affected
Defect
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Consequence
An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is…
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Component/system: rear tires — traction and wet-weather grip performance. Tires are available for inspection upon request. Tire size: 265/70r16 four bfgoodrich trail-terrain t/a 265/70r16 112t all-season tires were purchased new and professionally installed at a retail warehouse tire center in…”
“Component/system: rear tires — traction and wet-weather grip performance. Tires are available for inspection upon request. Tire size: 265/70r16 four bfgoodrich trail-terrain t/a 265/70r16 112t all-season tires were purchased new and professionally installed at a retail warehouse tire center in…”
“Known manufacturing defect which results in paint flaking off and exposing bare metal to the body. This will eventually result in corrosion and structurally compromise the safety of occupants inside the cabin. This is a known defect which the manufacturer has set an arbitrary cut-off for…”
“Coolant bypass duct leaking at just 52,000 miles. Part is made of plastic and is a very common problem.”
“The 2016-2022 white double cab toyota tacomas have a known paint flaking/peeling issue. On 2/1/2026 while drying my truck after its wash, on the driver’s rear door by the window rubber trim my paint was flaking off. On 2/2/26 I spoke with an agent at toyota corporation (but she was on the lexus…”
“Sunroof window exploded and shattered the whole glass”
“Transmission blew at 40200 miles under normal driving conditions going approximately 30/35 mph”
“I am requesting executive-level review and assistance regarding a documented paint failure on my 2022 toyota tacoma, finished in paint code 040 (super white). Toyota has informed me that my vin is not included in customer support program #xxx. However, this determination does not align with the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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