Toyota Tacoma Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 309 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Toyota Tacoma across 29 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (55). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (24% of reports).
- 309fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 75 of 309 complaints (24%)
- Air injection: mentioned in 34 of 309 complaints (11%)
- Trac off: mentioned in 19 of 309 complaints (6%)
- Low pressure: mentioned in 19 of 309 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Toyota Tacoma at $2,600, and half of them between $1,250 and $2,900.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 192 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 309 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Toyota Tacoma fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tacoma | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2025 Tacoma | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2024 Tacoma | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Tacoma | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Tacoma | 6 | 10% | — |
| 2021 Tacoma | 6 | 7% | — |
| 2020 Tacoma | 21 | 23% | 3,569 |
| 2019 Tacoma | 55 | 25% | 9,000 |
| 2018 Tacoma | 42 | 20% | 24,000 |
| 2017 Tacoma | 23 | 10% | 19,500 |
| 2016 Tacoma | 14 | 4% | 21,000 |
| 2015 Tacoma | 5 | 5% | 17,000 |
| 2014 Tacoma | 3 | 3% | 41,500 |
| 2013 Tacoma | 6 | 5% | 63,500 |
| 2012 Tacoma | 52 | 18% | 58,900 |
| 2011 Tacoma | 3 | 2% | 39,000 |
| 2010 Tacoma | 5 | 2% | 52,583 |
| 2009 Tacoma | 3 | 1% | 108,000 |
| 2008 Tacoma | 11 | 2% | 140,000 |
| 2007 Tacoma | 6 | 1% | 137,000 |
| 2006 Tacoma | 5 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2005 Tacoma | 5 | 1% | 140,500 |
| 2004 Tacoma | 15 | 4% | 117,500 |
| 2003 Tacoma | 8 | 2% | 108,000 |
| 2002 Tacoma | 1 | 0% | 94,107 |
| 2001 Tacoma | 2 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 1999 Tacoma | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1996 Tacoma | 2 | 1% | 105,622 |
| 1995 Tacoma | 1 | 1% | 181,652 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Toyota Tacoma. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter consistently experiences a severe loss of engine power while driving in rainy conditions. During precipitation, the vehicle suddenly loses acceleration capability, sputters, and becomes highly unresponsive, creating an immediate highway hazard as it cannot maintain…
2018 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD Double Cab, 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS). At about 87,000 miles the check engine light came on with code P11EC, Cylinder 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance (Port). Cylinder 1 failed compression. Leakdown and coolant tests had passed earlier; borescope did not show heavy scoring. The Toyota…
Car has difficulty starting and at times won't start in hot weather. Was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed as a bad low pressure fuel pump. Had codes stored for low pressure fuel pump.
Vehicle: 2012 Toyota Tacoma VIN: [XXX] Toyota Special Service Campaign 20TC01 was performed on September 19, 2024, at approximately 103,417 miles. The campaign addressed the secondary air injection system, including the air injection pump and air switching valves. According to Toyota's repair…
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
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Tacomas have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 309 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Toyota Tacoma. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Tacoma fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Toyota Tacoma?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,600 (half paid between $1,250 and $2,900), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Toyota Tacoma?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 75 of 309 complaints, followed by “air injection” (34).
Other Toyota Tacoma problems
- Structure problems (2,204)
- Suspension problems (1,533)
- Power Train problems (941)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (779)
- Air Bags problems (556)
- Steering problems (476)
- Electrical System problems (434)
- Engine problems (433)
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