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2012 Toyota Tacoma recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 295
Latest campaign: Jul 3, 2017

Recall summary by component7

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	3	Aug 4, 2014	14V475000 13V123000 12V158000
Structure	1	Jul 3, 2017	17V425000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Feb 12, 2014	14V054000
Tires	1	Oct 17, 2013	13V494000
Air bags	1	Jan 16, 2013	13V014000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 3, 2017Latest campaign


Jul 3, 201717V425000	Structure: body hood If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V425000 What's wrong Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle. Risk If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B. Campaign NHTSA 17V425000 · Jul 3, 2017
Aug 4, 201414V475000	Equipment: other labels If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V475000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars." Risk If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Campaign NHTSA 14V475000 · Aug 4, 2014
Feb 12, 201414V054000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V054000 What's wrong Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system. Risk If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Campaign NHTSA 14V054000 · Feb 12, 2014
Oct 17, 201313V494000	Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the lug nuts from another wheel, damage to the wheel could result and may eventually lead to a loose wheel,… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V494000 What's wrong Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. These lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle. Risk If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the lug nuts from another wheel, damage to the wheel could result and may eventually lead to a loose wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in the vehicle's glove box. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact SET at 1-954-429-2000. Campaign NHTSA 13V494000 · Oct 17, 2013
Apr 9, 201313V123000	Equipment: other labels An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V123000 What's wrong Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage. Remedy Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859. Campaign NHTSA 13V123000 · Apr 9, 2013
Jan 16, 201313V014000	Air bags: frontal sensor/control module-inactive If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V014000 What's wrong Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed. Risk If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment. Remedy Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859. Campaign NHTSA 13V014000 · Jan 16, 2013

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component295

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295Complaints filed

16Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	122	41	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	52	18	1	0
Unknown or other	43	15	3	1
Power train	35	12	0	0
Service brakes	22	7	6	1
Vehicle speed control	22	7	2	2
Suspension	21	7	0	0
Electrical system	19	6	1	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	17	6	2	0
Steering	12	4	0	0
Air bags	9	3	5	2
Structure	9	3	2	0
Wheels	7	2	1	0
Exterior lighting	3	1	0	0
Seats	2	1	1	1

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“Vehicle: 2012 Toyota Tacoma VIN: [XXX] Toyota Special Service Campaign 20TC01 was performed on September 19, 2024, at approximately 103,417 miles.”
Filed 08/31/2026 · ODI 11760957
Seats
“- Driver’s seat back recliner mechanism / seatback locking mechanism. During a rear-end interstate collision while stopped in traffic, the driver’s seat suddenly reclined backward unexpectedly.”
Filed 01/30/2026 · ODI 11714538
Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Toyota Tacoma. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale.”
Filed 01/22/2026 · ODI 11712767

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2012 Toyota Tacoma recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Tacoma have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma. The most recent, 17V425000 (reported July 3, 2017), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Toyota Tacoma recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 3 campaigns. Others: structure (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Toyota Tacoma?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 122 complaints out of 295 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Toyota Tacoma?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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