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2015 Toyota Tacoma recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 101
Latest campaign: Jul 3, 2017

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	2	Dec 30, 2014	14V828000 14V663000
Structure	1	Jul 3, 2017	17V425000
Tires	1	Feb 23, 2015	15V099000

Safety recalls4

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
Feb 23, 201515V099000	Tires Improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V099000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tacoma pickup trucks manufactured August 7, 2014, to December 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may have had their tires and wheels changed to TRD PRO accessory tires and wheels, causing the inflation information on the tire placard to be incorrect which may result in the tire being improperly inflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less." Risk Improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will send a revised tire placard with correct tire size and inflation information to owners, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Campaign NHTSA 15V099000 · Feb 23, 2015
Dec 30, 201414V828000	Equipment Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V828000 What's wrong Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle. Risk Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury. Remedy SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B. Campaign NHTSA 14V828000 · Dec 30, 2014
Oct 22, 201414V663000	Equipment: other labels An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V663000 What's wrong Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tacoma vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may contain an incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars." Risk An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Gulf States has notified owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Campaign NHTSA 14V663000 · Oct 22, 2014

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 component101

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

101Complaints filed

15Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

11Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Unknown or other	29	29	3	1	2
Structure	15	15	1	0	1
Service brakes	12	12	5	0	2
Engine	12	12	0	0	0
Air bags	11	11	7	0	6
Power train	9	9	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	9	9	3	0	1
Electrical system	8	8	1	1	1
Visibility/wiper	7	7	0	0	0
Wheels	6	6	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	5	5	1	0	0
Suspension	4	4	0	0	0
Steering	4	4	1	0	1
Seats	3	3	0	0	1
Seat belts	2	2	0	0	0

6 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

Suspension
“My frame of my truck rotted from the inside out and now I don’t qualify for their safety safety program, they only give you enough time and cover it up with a coating so by the time you realized it’s fully rotted…”
Filed 08/19/2026 · ODI 11758023
Electrical system
“The key fob separate from the key dangles while driving and with manual seats there is no way to adjust the seat up or down and while accelerating or braking, while moving leg and foot the knee hits the key fob and…”
Filed 06/22/2026 · ODI 11745598
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an unusual burning odor in the interior of the vehicle.”
Filed 06/02/2026 · ODI 11741529

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2015 Toyota Tacoma recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 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 2015 Toyota Tacoma recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: structure (1), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Toyota Tacoma?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 29 complaints out of 101 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 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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