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ProblemsByVin Index / 2015-TOYOTA-TACOMA / COMPLAINTS
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2015 Toyota Tacoma owner complaints

99 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 4 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

other 4 complaints shown

12/28/2017 ODI #11057087.0

My problem is on-going regarding blind-spots/poor visibility due to oversized side view mirrors. I have spoken to my Toyota dealer parts dept, the saleman, the head of the service department, Toyota manufacturing's customer service department; non of them are able to help me. They referred me to you. The over-sized side mirrors & housing cause very serious blind spots looking to either the driver's side or passenger side, blocking visibility over the front fenders when making a right or left turn. I have become very proactive if I am entering into an intersection to be aware if there is a vehicle or person in the intersection before I get there. Otherwise I do not see them if they are alreadyin the blind spot numerous times I have almost hit someone, children, or a car when turning bec

12/08/2025 ODI #11703810.0

Tacoma frame is rusting and so are other key components of the frame, super white paint is also chipping in various locations such as front bumper and door frames

10/20/2020 154,182 mi ODI #11365295.0

My horn only works when I turn the steering wheel. When I drive straight it does not work

10/19/2024 ODI #11620772.0

I have a 2015 Tacoma that has the super white (040) paint issues of flacking and peeling on around my windows, doors and engine bay as well has all painted metal surfaces seem to have lost its clear coat finish and now looks flat matte. These issues are described in both Toyota Customer Support Programs 23TE08 (2016-2022 Tacomas) and ZKG (Wide range of vehicles not including Tacomas); however, my truck is not included in either CSP. I would like to request that my vehicle year be included in the currently running Toyota Customer Programs for the Super White paint chip and pealing issues.

powertrain 3 complaints shown

9 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/12/2022 ODI #11497114.0

Due to the failure of the secondary air pump system vehicle will experience a sudden loss of power and could cause a loss of control. Toyota is aware of the problem but will not issue a recall.

11/30/2016 ODI #10928701.0

Truck is only a year old and multiple times now the transmission has failed to engage. Each time it's in drive, and on a slope or hill and when brake pedal is released with the truck in drive it starts clicking and grinding and rolls backwards, unable to engage and continue on. Truck requires that you put it into park and back into drive before you can proceed. Last time this occurred I nearly hit a child in the street as it rolled backwards and would not engage even though it was still in drive. It's been into the shop multiple times now and I am told there is nothing they could do and I have emailed Toyota. Nobody wants to help and this issue continues. This is a serious safety issue when transmission will not engage and starts rolling backward before you even realize what is happening o

11/16/2015 ODI #10790687.0

Truck is only a couple months old and multiple times now the transmission has failed to engage. Each time it's in drive, and on a slop or hill and when brake pedal is released with the truck in drive it starts clicking and grinding and rolls backwards, unable to engage and continue on. Truck requires that you put it into park and back into drive before you can proceed. Last time this occured I nearly hit a child in the street as it rolled backwards and would not engage even though it was still in drive. It's been into the shop, nothing they could do and I have emailed Toyota. Nobody wants to help and this issue continues. This is a serious safety issue when transmission will not engage and starts rolling backward before you even realize what is happening. Even if there is no hill-holding o

steering 2 complaints shown

4 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/21/2015 5,000 mi ODI #10811464.0

As we were driving last night, the steering wheel fell apart during a turn, rendering it instantly unmovable. We got stuck in the oncoming traffic lane. We could not exit the vehicle because too many cars were whizzing by us. When we dislodged the broken piece we pulled over to the side. We physically hold the steering wheel together so that we could drive home. Toyota hauled the car off this morning. You're very lucky to be alive, we can take this very seriously and would hope that you would do the same. As soon as we could move the vehicle to a safer location, I began videoing. I have that as well.

12/09/2016 15,500 mi Crash ODI #10934070.0

Our 2015 Toyota tacoma prerunner's steering locked up just as though the ignition was turned off, at 45 MPH, causing the truck to veer left into on coming traffic, causing a head on collusion with a semi truck. Toyota inspected the truck after accident and said they could not find any problems, and that ignition key turned and steering worked normally, but there was no drivers wheel,rim, linkage, or fender. Toyota's legal department told me that they were not going to look into this anymore. This was a good 2 lane road in good weather at 1 pm in the afternoon. My 28 year old step son was driving and has head, neck and back injuries due to this problem and Toyota does not seem to care about this at this point 12/01/2016. *tr

body 2 complaints shown

12 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/14/2017 ODI #11054732.0

Paint is very weak, thin, and scratches very easily. Very low quality paint job. Clear coat is non-existent. This is a black truck and the primer is whitish color so every little scratch shows very clearly. A tennis ball bouncing off the truck leaves scratches into the primer, which is ridiculous. Toyota respectfully declined to address the issue within 2 minutes of contacting cooperate, and they do not allow you to speak to managers. Their decision is final.

10/27/2021 ODI #11438359.0

Drivers side rear door latch broke while on high way door came open door open light was off door latch will not work just flips back and forth.

brakes 2 complaints shown

7 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/10/2015 4,500 mi Crash ODI #10809540.0

Sitting at a dead cold stop. After approximately 3 minutes - brakes just released with me standing on the pedal - allowing me to roll into the vehicle in front of me. My vehicle impacted the rear of the vehicle in front of me at approximately 5mph. I was literally screaming and standing on the brake pedal - zero effect. I felt no loss of hydraulic pressure or mechanical feedback through the pedal at anytime. It's as if the calipers all just released with me on the pedal the whole time.

12/08/2021 42,000 mi ODI #11443149.0

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was brake fluid leaking from the brake booster which was leaking into the cabin. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

airbags 2 complaints shown

11 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
11/20/2015 4,398 mi Crash ODI #10795083.0

I recently bought a 2015 Toyota tacoma and straight off the back I noticed that the tired were not in good condition under specific circumstances. If there were some loose dirt or gravel on the road the tire would not grip causing me to slip for a split second. Ignoring the warning signs of my split second slips here and there I decided to go out in the rain with 4 wheel drive on. I felt confident because I have had many tacoma's before and I trust Toyota. Low and behold I hydroplaned on an empty highway and crashed into the wall at 60 MPH completely totaling my truck. Baffled by the incident I recounted my steps to see if I was at fault. Two hands on the wheel, GPS on my phone, no car in sight and I'm the only one on the road. A little puddle on the highway almost cost me my life. I still

10/29/2018 57,000 mi 1 injury ODI #11143932.0

I was driving down the interstate going about 75 MPH and my driver side and rear passenger side curtain airbags deployed spontaneously. I didn't hit anyone or anything. It just deployed for no reason and causing me to almost crash into nearby cars on the highway. There were no alarm indicators stating that I had any issues or that I needed to service my tacoma. When the airbags deployed I was able to keep the tacoma stable and I noticed that I started losing speed even when I had my foot on the gas. I eventually coasted to the shoulder of the highway before coming to a dead stop.

electrical 1 complaint shown

6 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/26/2014 ODI #10668292.0

Electrical wiring was eaten by some kind of rodent - twice! Dash panel lights came on, so I took it to the dealer since it was new. Dealer reported that the electrical wiring had been eaten by some kind of rodent. The repair was make ($500.53 discounted), and the first night the truck was back in front of the house - it happened again. We live in the city with many vehicles parted in the street. I have lived in the same house for over 27 years and have always had a vehicle parked in my drive way with no rodent problem. Why now? Why this vehicle? According to a dealer service person (and collaborated on-line), car manufacturers (Toyota included) are trying to become more "green" and have begun using more peanut and soy products in the manufacturing of its wire insulation and rubber

wheels 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $400 · see wheels cluster analysis →
12/03/2015 1,800 mi ODI #10808267.0

Have had two tires fail by tears in the bottom of the tread. These failures have been sudden and instantly flat while the vehicle was in motion. All other tiers are showing checking/cracking in the same manner as the failed ones. Bf goodrich has been no help so far. Will some one have to die before something is done?

visibility 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
10/28/2015 ODI #10786872.0

The side view mirrors are too big and obstruct the view when turning right or left. The driver's side view mirror is worse and when turning left you can't see if there is a pedestrian in the crosswalk. It seems to be a problem for short drivers mostly and most women are much shorter than men. I have gone to the dealer and they do not have a solution. This seems to have been a problem on a number of toyotas for many years. I suspect I will have to go to a junk yard and find something that is smaller. For more on other people who have had the same problem, go to: side mirror blind spot http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/61-2nd-generation-2005-2015/297184-side-mirror-blind-spot.html

Showing 300 of 99 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Toyota/Tacoma#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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