2010 Toyota Tacoma Problems and Recalls (291 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2010 Toyota Tacoma is Suspension (29% of 291 owner reports). There are 13 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Suspension — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 291 complaints · 13 recalls

What problems show up on the 2010 Toyota Tacoma?

85 of 291 filings named Suspension (29% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Cruise / speed control (27 reports).

There are 13 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Cruise / speed control, Transmission / driveline, Tires, Airbags, and Suspension. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2009 has 516 reports on file; this year has 291. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2010 Toyota Tacoma

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 13 campaigns on file below.
  2. Suspension. Listen for clunks over bumps and look at tire wear for alignment issues.
  3. Cruise / speed control. Test cruise control and ask about unintended-acceleration reports on this year.
  4. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Suspension. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Suspension 85 complaints · 29.2% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 10
  • Fires 7
  • Injuries 9
  • Deaths 0
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Suspension (SUSPENSION) appears in 85 of 291 owner complaints (29.2%) in this vehicle snapshot. Suspension (SUSPENSION): 85 complaints, 29.2% of reports Suspension (SUSPENSION) 85 · 29.2% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 27 complaints, 9.3% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 2 crash reports 27 · 9.3% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 26 complaints, 8.9% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 1 fire reports 26 · 8.9% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 26 complaints, 8.9% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 26 · 8.9% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 24 complaints, 8.3% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 1 crash reports 5 fire reports 24 · 8.3% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 18 complaints, 6.2% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 3 crash reports 18 · 6.2% Airbags (AIR BAGS): 14 complaints, 4.8% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 4 crash reports 14 · 4.8% Steering (STEERING): 14 complaints, 4.8% of reports Steering (STEERING) 14 · 4.8% Seat belts (SEAT BELTS): 6 complaints, 2.1% of reports Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 6 · 2.1% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 83 complaints, 28.5% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 3 crash reports 1 fire reports 83 · 28.5% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Suspension (SUSPENSION) 85 29.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 27 9.3% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 26 8.9% 0 crashes · 1 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 26 8.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 24 8.3% 1 crashes · 5 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 18 6.2% 3 crashes · 0 fires
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 14 4.8% 4 crashes · 0 fires
Steering (STEERING) 14 4.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 6 2.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 83 28.5% 3 crashes · 1 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2009; the first recall shown was reported in Oct 2009. 2009-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2010-Q1: 16 owner reports 16 2010-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2010-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2010-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2011-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2011-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2011-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2012-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2012-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2012-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2012-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2013-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2013-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2013-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2013-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2014-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2014-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2014-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2014-Q4: 11 owner reports 11 2015-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2015-Q2: 13 owner reports 13 2015-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2015-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2016-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2016-Q2: 11 owner reports 11 2016-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2016-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2017-Q1: 12 owner reports 12 2017-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2017-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2017-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2018-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2018-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2018-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2018-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2019-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2019-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2019-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2020-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2023-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2023-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2024-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2025-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2025-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2026-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2026-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 Owner reports Oct 2009 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 09V388000 ◆ Recall campaign 09V388000 Recall campaign 10V035000 ◆ Recall campaign 10V035000 Recall campaign 10V036000 ◆ Recall campaign 10V036000 Recall campaign 10V042000 ◆ Recall campaign 10V042000 Recall campaign 11V148000 ◆ Recall campaign 11V148000 Recall campaign 13V014000 ◆ Recall campaign 13V014000 Recall campaign 13V123000 ◆ Recall campaign 13V123000 Recall campaign 13V337000 ◆ Recall campaign 13V337000 Recall campaign 14V168000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V168000 Recall campaign 14V475000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V475000 Recall campaign 14V604000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V604000 Recall campaign 14V743000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V743000 Recall campaign 16V396000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V396000
  • Campaign 09V388000 was reported 4 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 10V035000 was reported 76 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 10V036000 was reported 76 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 10V042000 was reported 91 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 13V014000 was reported 686 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 13V123000 was reported 1,237 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 14V168000 was reported 1,134 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 14V475000 was reported 1,719 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 14V604000 was reported 1,631 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 14V743000 was reported 1,826 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 16V396000 was reported 2,387 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2009-Q4 Owner reports 8
2010-Q1 Owner reports 16
2010-Q2 Owner reports 8
2010-Q3 Owner reports 8
2010-Q4 Owner reports 6
2011-Q1 Owner reports 9
2011-Q2 Owner reports 2
2011-Q3 Owner reports 8
2012-Q1 Owner reports 4
2012-Q2 Owner reports 4
2012-Q3 Owner reports 2
2012-Q4 Owner reports 3
2013-Q1 Owner reports 5
2013-Q2 Owner reports 5
2013-Q3 Owner reports 2
2013-Q4 Owner reports 7
2014-Q1 Owner reports 3
2014-Q2 Owner reports 7
2014-Q3 Owner reports 3
2014-Q4 Owner reports 11
2015-Q1 Owner reports 4
2015-Q2 Owner reports 13
2015-Q3 Owner reports 13
2015-Q4 Owner reports 4
2016-Q1 Owner reports 9
2016-Q2 Owner reports 11
2016-Q3 Owner reports 13
2016-Q4 Owner reports 3
2017-Q1 Owner reports 12
2017-Q2 Owner reports 5
2017-Q3 Owner reports 4
2017-Q4 Owner reports 2
2018-Q1 Owner reports 7
2018-Q2 Owner reports 4
2018-Q3 Owner reports 3
2018-Q4 Owner reports 5
2019-Q1 Owner reports 3
2019-Q3 Owner reports 2
2019-Q4 Owner reports 2
2020-Q1 Owner reports 2
2020-Q2 Owner reports 2
2020-Q3 Owner reports 4
2020-Q4 Owner reports 1
2021-Q2 Owner reports 2
2021-Q4 Owner reports 2
2022-Q1 Owner reports 1
2022-Q3 Owner reports 1
2022-Q4 Owner reports 3
2023-Q1 Owner reports 1
2023-Q2 Owner reports 1
2023-Q3 Owner reports 3
2023-Q4 Owner reports 4
2024-Q1 Owner reports 2
2024-Q2 Owner reports 2
2024-Q3 Owner reports 2
2024-Q4 Owner reports 3
2025-Q1 Owner reports 1
2025-Q2 Owner reports 3
2025-Q3 Owner reports 2
2025-Q4 Owner reports 1
2026-Q1 Owner reports 3
2026-Q2 Owner reports 2
2026-Q3 Owner reports 3
Recall campaign 1 09V388000
Recall campaign 1 10V035000
Recall campaign 1 10V036000
Recall campaign 1 10V042000
Recall campaign 1 11V148000
Recall campaign 1 13V014000
Recall campaign 1 13V123000
Recall campaign 1 13V337000
Recall campaign 1 14V168000
Recall campaign 1 14V475000
Recall campaign 1 14V604000
Recall campaign 1 14V743000
Recall campaign 1 16V396000
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (13)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Cruise / speed control, Transmission / driveline, Tires, Airbags, and Suspension.

  1. Recall campaign 09V388000

    Cruise / speed control

    Report date
    Component:
    Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL)
    Consequence:
    A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
    Remedy:
    TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 10V035000

    Safety recall 10V035000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 10V036000

    Safety recall 10V036000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 10V042000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ON AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 11V148000

    Tires

    Report date
    Component:
    Tires (TIRES)
    Consequence:
    FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    FOR THE LAND CRUISER, SEQUOIA, TACOMA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES, THE DEALER WILL RE-CALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES AND INSTALL AN UPDATED TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AT NO CHARGE. FOR THE FJ CRUISER VEHICLES, THE TPMS CANNOT BE RESET SO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE TPMS WILL BE REPLACED. TOYOTA IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING THE REMEDY ECU. IF AN OWNER IS NOT CERTAIN WHETHER HIS OR HER VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THESE ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CONTACT ANY TOYOTA DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 13V014000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 13V123000

    Safety recall 13V123000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Recall campaign 13V337000

    Safety recall 13V337000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Recall campaign 14V168000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  10. Recall campaign 14V475000

    Safety recall 14V475000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  11. Recall campaign 14V604000

    Suspension

    Report date
    Component:
    Suspension (SUSPENSION)
    Consequence:
    If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  12. Recall campaign 14V743000

    Safety recall 14V743000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
    Remedy:
    SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  13. Recall campaign 16V396000

    Safety recall 16V396000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 6 of 291 complaints · page 1 of 12
2026-08-24Body / frame (STRUCTURE)
NHTSA ODI 11759154
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for inspection, the mechanic informed the contact that the entire subframe was rusted. The contact was advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the rust on the subframe. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were contacted and informed the contact that the extended warranty for the failure had expired. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 49,000.
2026-08-22Body / frame (STRUCTURE)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11758737
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Took 2010 Toyota Tacoma to independent garage for a problem with tire pressure sensor. The sensor was fixed, however employee of the garage made us aware that there was substantial rust/corrosion on the Tacoma frame. Have made 2 calls this last week to the Toyota Customer Relations/Brand Engagement specialist. Gave the representative all information that we have on the truck and talked to them about the rusted/corroded frame. They had stated that on our particular vehicle that Toyota had sent us out on 11/2017 and 11/2018 a warranty enhancement letter that had addressed this problem. We have never received either of these communications from Toyota, because if we had, we would have pursued this information with them. The main reason I know we would have pursued this, is that prior to the purchase of this truck we owned a 2000 Toyota Tacoma with a rusted frame recall and was able to have that issued resolved with Toyota. Toyota now says that the Warranty Enhancement program has expired, and there is nothing that they can do for us to resolve the rust issue. I stated to them that their records may showed that it was mailed twice to us, but we never received it, because if we had, we would have remembered it, given our prior Tacoma truck rust issue, and not just disregarded it. We have taken several pictures of the rust on the frame of the Tacoma, and never once did Toyota asked to have us forward them on to them. The pictures that we have show the degree of rust/corrosion/holes on the frame. I feel as they were not at all concerned with the safety of driving this truck and it’s declining frame safety. We were the only owner of this truck and bought it brand new in 2009. Because we feel there is definite safety issue to us, we are very disappointed with Toyota’s response.
2026-08-03Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11754384
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The passenger side lower A arm frame mount broke, due to frame rust. The truck has been taken to Toyota, they had the truck for about 6 weeks and have refused to fix the safety issue.This year model had a recall on the frame, it was taken in for the recall, but the recall has failed. When the lower A arm frame mount broke, I just happened to be in a parking lot. If I had been driving it, I could have killed someone, or could have been killed myself.
2026-06-22Body / frame (STRUCTURE)
NHTSA ODI 11745667
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was with an independent mechanic for a scheduled service, the contact was informed that the frame underneath the engine was rusted. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that an unknown recall associated with the failure had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2026-04-07Suspension (SUSPENSION)
NHTSA ODI 11729653
CrashFireInjuryDeath
2010 Toyota Tacoma with 91K miles have frame corrosion and now has holes. I contacted Toyota motor sales USA, Inc. and informed them why I NEVER received a recalled and they said it was mailed May 2019 and expired in 2022-there’s nothing they can do and if I went to the dealership for my inspections they would of known of the recall instead of going to an independent dealer. I’ve attached current photos showing the extent of corrosion over the years. Unbelievable, the recall should still be open.
2026-02-19Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11719158
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Our son hit a guardrail and the airbags didn't deploy. Accident and failure was reported to insurance company

Toyota Tacoma Complaints and Recalls by Year

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2010 Toyota Tacoma?

Owners named Suspension most often — 85 of 291 reports (29%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Cruise / speed control, Transmission / driveline, Tires, Airbags, and Suspension. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2010 Toyota Tacoma?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Listen for clunks over bumps and look at tire wear for alignment issues. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-08-21 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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