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Toyota Tacoma 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

186Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
20Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension60 complaints

60 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V604000.

Lighting32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V014000, 14V743000, 16V396000.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V337000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V148000.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

11V148000Reported March 4, 2011 - 22,000 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 22,000 vehicles across all affected models.

13V014000Reported January 16, 2013 - 3,235 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 3,235 vehicles across all affected models.

13V123000Reported April 9, 2013 - 7,525 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 7,525 vehicles across all affected models.

13V337000Reported August 7, 2013 - 342,451 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 342,451 vehicles across all affected models.

14V475000Reported August 4, 2014 - 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 20,000 vehicles across all affected models.

14V604000Reported September 29, 2014 - 710,711 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 710,711 vehicles across all affected models.

14V743000Reported November 19, 2014 - 3,233 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 3,233 vehicles across all affected models.

16V396000Reported June 2, 2016 - 7,749 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 7,749 vehicles across all affected models.

17V425000Reported July 3, 2017 - 3,547 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 3,547 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201111
20126
20137
201413
201520
201619
201733
201823
201915
202010
20215
20225
20233
20244
20255
20267
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.