2022 Toyota TACOMA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
57 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
24,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 57 complaints (15.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 17.5% |
| Braking behavior | 10 | 17.5% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 12.3% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 7.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Structure:Body | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Tires | 4 |
Power Train: 9; Air Bags: 8; Unknown Or Other: 8; Engine: 7; Structure:Body: 7; Service Brakes: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Tires: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 50 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 10 |
2022: 9; 2023: 12; 2024: 17; 2025: 9; 2026: 10
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11466518 · 2022-05-28 (May 28, 2022)
When stopped on an hill and depressing the throttle lightly the "Hill Assist" disengages and allows the vehicle to roll backwards. The 1st time this occurred I had a trailer in drive and it rolled backwards breaking a taillight in a jack-knife situation. I took the vehicle to my dealership were the vehicle was checked and no problem was found. They refused to replaced the tail light as no problem was found. The 2nd time was in congested traffic moving at a snails pace. On a steep hill stop and start traffic. When I slowly applied throttle…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11466518 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11500132 · 2023-01-04 (January 4, 2023)
My 2022 Tacoma has 1200 miles on it. While turning a corner I slowed down to make the turn when I pushed on the pedal to speed back up there was no response from the engine. It was dark outside and my dash lit up like the key was turned off. I kind of panicked and began pumping the pedal thinking I was out of gas. The fuel gage showed 3/4 an after 3 or 4 seconds it started back up. A week or so before I was at a red light when it turned green I tried to accelerate, the engine hesitated again like it was out of gas. I pumped the pedal but no re…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11500132 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11457797 · 2022-03-22 (March 22, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while parked outside his residence and while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact stated that vehicles steering wheel had locked and he was not able to stop the vehicle , causing him to crash into his neighbors home. The contact stated that no warning lights had illuminated at the time the failure occurred. The contact stated that the police was contacted and a police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The contact stated that th…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11457797 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11523923 · 2023-05-25 (May 25, 2023)
Truck will stall at random times and random speeds. All the engine lights will turn on and then the truck will shut off. Need to roll to a safe spot to stop the vehicle, put it in park, turn the engine off, then turn it back on.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11523923 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11751581 · 2026-07-20 (July 20, 2026)
Long crank start. Loss of power. Stalling. Priming fuel system 3x before cranking results in normal start. Suspect low pressure fuel pump failure 115k km/ 70k miles
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11751581 at NHTSA ↗