Toyota Tacoma Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Toyota Tacoma across 28 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (18). The words owners use most often: “front wheel” (10% of reports).
- 146wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 47%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.
- Front wheel: mentioned in 14 of 146 complaints (10%)
- Spare tire: mentioned in 11 of 146 complaints (8%)
- Lug nuts: mentioned in 8 of 146 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 99 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 146 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury.
Toyota Tacoma wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2024 Tacoma | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Tacoma | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Tacoma | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Tacoma | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Tacoma | 2 | 1% | 300 |
| 2017 Tacoma | 8 | 3% | 17,500 |
| 2016 Tacoma | 2 | 1% | 53,633 |
| 2015 Tacoma | 6 | 6% | 4,398 |
| 2014 Tacoma | 4 | 4% | 8,993 |
| 2013 Tacoma | 3 | 2% | 7,779 |
| 2012 Tacoma | 7 | 2% | 48,864 |
| 2011 Tacoma | 3 | 2% | 63,000 |
| 2010 Tacoma | 3 | 1% | 25,000 |
| 2009 Tacoma | 6 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 2008 Tacoma | 7 | 2% | 95,000 |
| 2007 Tacoma | 6 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2006 Tacoma | 13 | 2% | 35,000 |
| 2005 Tacoma | 9 | 1% | 68,100 |
| 2004 Tacoma | 11 | 3% | 140,000 |
| 2003 Tacoma | 5 | 1% | 102,000 |
| 2002 Tacoma | 18 | 5% | 110,625 |
| 2001 Tacoma | 7 | 2% | 144,500 |
| 2000 Tacoma | 2 | 1% | 150,000 |
| 1998 Tacoma | 5 | 2% | 218,639 |
| 1997 Tacoma | 4 | 3% | — |
| 1996 Tacoma | 6 | 2% | — |
| 1995 Tacoma | 4 | 2% | 163,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Wheels; tires
Model years: 2015
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tacoma pickup trucks manufactured August 7, 2014, to December 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may have had their tires and wheels changed to TRD PRO accessory tires and wheels, causing the inflation information on the tire placard to be incorrect which may result in the tire being improperly inflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Risk: Improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will send a revised tire placard with correct tire size and inflation information to owners, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On 2 seperate occassions I had a wheel on my 2019 Toyota Tacoma come off while driving. Both after Toyota signed off on work orders and bill of sales showing they accessed the wheels. On 4/11/26 the front left drivers side fell off. Upon picking it up after repairs on April 28, May 6th the left…
The rear leaf spring broke on my 2024 Toyota Tacoma at approximately 16,000 miles during normal highway driving. The vehicle drove without issue on the way to my destination. On the return trip, I noticed a creaking sound, loud clunks, particularly when going over bumps or turning, and also…
Vehicle Cannot Be Safely Driven â Structural / Suspension Defect Suspected â Dealer Claims âRepair Completedâ Despite Unequal Wheelbase My vehicle is currently unsafe to operate, due to the following critical issues: ⸻ 1. Leftâright wheelbase inconsistency The front and rear wheelbase…
Lower ball joint separated from knuckle and it says 0 recalls repaired i want it replaced because there oem they were never replaced when recalled
I am reporting a serious safety incident with my 2008 Toyota Tacoma. While driving at approximately 65 mph on the highway last week, my spare tire detached from the vehicle (unknown at that time). The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light activated, and I later discovered the spare had…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Tacomas have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 146 owner complaints about wheels 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 wheels?
Yes: 1 safety recall list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Toyota Tacoma?
The most frequent phrase is “front wheel”, in 14 of 146 complaints, followed by “spare tire” (11).
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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