2022 TOYOTA TACOMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
73
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA
The 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA has received a total of 73 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (8 complaints), Power Train (8 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA
NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA, potentially affecting up to 2,513,803 vehicles.
Recall 24V152000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 381,199 vehicles 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....
View full details →Recall 24V152000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 381,199 vehicles 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....
View full details →Recall 24V152000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 381,199 vehicles 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....
View full details →Recall 24V152000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 381,199 vehicles 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....
View full details →Recall 24V152000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 381,199 vehicles 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....
View full details →Recall 24V152000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 381,199 vehicles 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....
View full details →Recall 22V520000 — CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
| 75,316 vehicles 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 Restraint Anchorage System."
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...
View full details →Recall 22V520000 — CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
| 75,316 vehicles 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 Restraint Anchorage System."
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...
View full details →Recall 22V520000 — CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
| 75,316 vehicles 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 Restraint Anchorage System."
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...
View full details →Recall 22V310000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 661 vehicles 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 Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA
73 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 side) about my issue and was told my VIN was not part of the Customer Support Program 23TE08 and she didn’t know of Tacomas paint failure. On 2/3/26 I spoke with another agent at Toyota Corporation (this time Toyota side) about my issue and she knew about the paint issue but told me that my VIN was not part of that program. I told her that my paint flaking/peeling issue was the same issue that Toyota was having on their 2016-2022 and mine is a 2022 Tacoma. The Location of my paint flaking/peeling issue the same place where other white Tacomas were experiencing the same problem. It’s a know problem and Toyota needs to fix my paint issue but they seem to not want to extend to include my VIN. I’m frustrated with the fact that my truck only has 35,132 miles at the time of me writing this complaint and spent well over $45,000 for a truck that’s 4 years old for the paint to fail.
Sunroof window exploded and shattered the whole glass
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 physical condition of my vehicle, which exhibits the same defect described in that program. The paint on the upper door frame surrounding the driver’s side rear cab window is actively peeling, with bare metal exposed. This is not cosmetic wear, environmental damage, or owner neglect. It is a manufacturing paint failure, occurring in a non-wear area and consistent with issues documented on other 2022 Tacoma vehicles with Super White paint. Exposed metal presents legitimate concerns regarding corrosion, long-term durability, and diminished resale value—none of which should occur on a vehicle of this age. Toyota’s reputation for quality is the reason I purchased this truck, and this experience has been both disappointing and frustrating. I am requesting that Toyota acknowledge the defect based on physical evidence, not solely VIN eligibility criteria, and provide a fair resolution, including inspection and repair or repainting of the affected area. I respectfully ask that this matter be escalated for review and resolution consistent with Toyota’s commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality. Sincerely, [XXX] Owner, 2022 Toyota Tacoma Toyota Brand Engagement Center Reference # 251105002053 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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 physical condition of my vehicle, which exhibits the same defect described in that program. The paint on the upper door frame surrounding the driver’s side rear cab window is actively peeling, with bare metal exposed. This is not cosmetic wear, environmental damage, or owner neglect. It is a manufacturing paint failure, occurring in a non-wear area and consistent with issues documented on other 2022 Tacoma vehicles with Super White paint. Exposed metal presents legitimate concerns regarding corrosion, long-term durability, and diminished resale value—none of which should occur on a vehicle of this age. Toyota’s reputation for quality is the reason I purchased this truck, and this experience has been both disappointing and frustrating. I am requesting that Toyota acknowledge the defect based on physical evidence, not solely VIN eligibility criteria, and provide a fair resolution, including inspection and repair or repainting of the affected area. I respectfully ask that this matter be escalated for review and resolution consistent with Toyota’s commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality. Sincerely, [XXX] Owner, 2022 Toyota Tacoma Toyota Brand Engagement Center Reference # 251105002053 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Transmission blew at 40200 miles under normal driving conditions going approximately 30/35 mph
Safety Rating for the 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA
The 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
23TE08 — STRUCTURE:BODY
CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
T-TT-0756-24 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Phone call sound quality may be adjusted to fit the Tacoma owner’s preferences.
T-SB-0045-23 — POWER TRAIN
TSB: Some 2019 ? 2023 model year Tacoma Double Cab vehicles may exhibit a whine noise from the rear of the vehicle. This condition may occur while driving around 50 mph (80 kph) at constant speed, slight acceleration, or slight deceleration. This condition may be caused by rear differential vibration...
T-SB-0045-23 — SUSPENSION
TSB: Some 2019 ? 2023 model year Tacoma Double Cab vehicles may exhibit a whine noise from the rear of the vehicle. This condition may occur while driving around 50 mph (80 kph) at constant speed, slight acceleration, or slight deceleration. This condition may be caused by rear differential vibration...
T-SB-0083-22 Rev — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a coolant leak, coolant dripping onto the ground, or high engine coolant temperature. The coolant leak may occur from the rear of the engine and drip down the transmission bell housing. Upon further inspection, coolant may be leaking from the union...
T-SB-0083-22 Rev — POWER TRAIN
TSB: Some 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a coolant leak, coolant dripping onto the ground, or high engine coolant temperature. The coolant leak may occur from the rear of the engine and drip down the transmission bell housing. Upon further inspection, coolant may be leaking from the union...
T-SB-0083-22 — POWER TRAIN
TSB: Some 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a coolant leak, coolant dripping onto the ground, or high engine coolant temperature. The coolant leak may occur from the rear of the engine and drip down the transmission bell housing. Upon further inspection, coolant may be leaking from the union...
T-SB-0083-22 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a coolant leak, coolant dripping onto the ground, or high engine coolant temperature. The coolant leak may occur from the rear of the engine and drip down the transmission bell housing. Upon further inspection, coolant may be leaking from the union...
T-SB-0038-21 Obs — EQUIPMENT
OBSOLETE NOTICE March 10, 2022: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0015-22.
T-SB-0012-22 — EQUIPMENT
TSB: 2022 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the appropriate Installation Procedure to attach...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA TACOMA
- 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA — 302 complaints
- 2018 TOYOTA TACOMA — 266 complaints
- 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA — 292 complaints
- 2020 TOYOTA TACOMA — 118 complaints
- 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA — 102 complaints
- 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA (current)
- 2023 TOYOTA TACOMA — 58 complaints
- 2024 TOYOTA TACOMA — 170 complaints
- 2025 TOYOTA TACOMA — 52 complaints
- 2026 TOYOTA TACOMA — 0 complaints
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