Third generation (N300)
2022 Toyota Tacoma
The most reported problem on the 2022 Toyota Tacoma is airbag, with 8 complaints.
- 59owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 11involved a crash
- 33,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Problem sheets
No single problem on the 2022 Toyota Tacoma has enough owner reports for a sheet of its own yet. The counts below still cover every complaint on file.
Is the 2022 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, less than half the median of 185 for 2022 pickups on this site. Of the 12 Tacoma model years since 2014, it has the 11th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2021 and 2023
- The 2022 sits level with the years around it, at 12 complaints for each year on the road next to 13 for the 2021 and 14 for the 2023.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Airbag has 8 complaints and paint has 8, out of 59 in all. Too few of the airbag reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 11 of the 59 complaints (19%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 11 reports mention a crash and 10 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 8 of 11, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 3 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2024 at 17 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 9. So far in 2026, 12 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: airbag warning light or recall, 8 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
59 complaints is 3.1 times fewer than the median 2022 model on this site and 3.1 times fewer than the median 2022 pickup. Among the 12 Tacoma model years here it ranks 11th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota filed 123 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2022 Toyota Tacoma. 7 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Airbag warning light or recall 1 bulletin · 8 complaints
Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition.
Paint peels or body rusts 6 bulletins · 8 complaints
Some 2016 – 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles with Super White (040) paint may exhibit paint peeling along the exterior window door frames, inner fender edges under the hood, and/or A-pillars. The affected panel(s) require repainting to address this condition.
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere.
4 more on this problem
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover.
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds.
Some 2016 – 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles with Super White (040) paint may exhibit paint peeling along the exterior window door frames and/or inner fender edges under the hood. The affected panel(s) require repainting to address this condition.
Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?.
Complaints filed by year
17 complaints came in 2024. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2022 Toyota Tacoma
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.
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."
Risk and remedy
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 is 22TB09/ 22TA09.
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."
Risk and remedy
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. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
All 3 recalls on the 2022 Toyota Tacoma, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2022 Toyota Tacoma?
Airbag, with 8 of the 59 complaints.
At what mileage do 2022 Toyota Tacoma problems start?
Of the 20 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 20,000 miles and half by about 33,000.
Is the 2022 Toyota Tacoma better or worse than the 2021 and 2023?
Counted per year on the road, the 2022 has about as many complaints as both the 2021 and the 2023: 12 a year against 13 and 14.
How many 2022 Toyota Tacoma complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
11 of them (19%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for airbag on the 2022 Toyota Tacoma?
No recall on file for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma is on the same system as airbag. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.