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2012 Toyota Tacoma Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Toyota Tacoma has 71 NHTSA other complaints and 3 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma

Engine
91
Other
71
Powertrain
32
Suspension
19
Electrical
18
Speed Control
16
Steering
12
Brakes
10
Airbags
6
Wheels
6
Structure
4
Lights
3

71

Complaints

3

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Other Recalls

14V475000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory whe...

12V158000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA (GST) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TACOMA TRUCKS. THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD ON EACH VEHICLE CONTAINS INACCUR...

13V123000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010...

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 10, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe check engine light on the dashboard of my 2012 Tacoma turned on and will no longer accelerate ap...
Dec 1, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy truck lost drivability while I was going 60 I ran into a ditch to stop. It hads two codes . I too...
Sep 23, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe frame has rusted through in several spots.
Jun 12, 2021FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSwitching valve stuck open bank 1 and 2. Truck is in limp mode. Air pump is full of water.
Jun 1, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERI was attempting to park in a parking space to return items at a department store at a mall. All of ...
Apr 16, 2021TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, WHILE THE BRAKE ...
Sep 5, 2020FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTRAC OFF AND CEL ON, TRUCK GOES INTO 'LIMP MODE' AND DECELERATES WHEN GAS ALLPIED. LOUD WHINING NOIS...
Apr 23, 2020UNKNOWN OR OTHER21012 TACOMA WITH 52,000 MILES IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AIR SWITCHING VALVES, AIR PUMP & GASKETS. KNOW...
Nov 1, 2019ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESBRAKES ACTUATE ABNORNMAL. BRAKES ENGAGE APPROX. 2 SECONDS AFTER THEY ARE APPLIED. BRAKES ALSO WILL C...
Aug 7, 2019FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD NO ACCELERATION BEYOND 20 MPH. I TOOK IT FOR A DIAGNOSIS AT ...
Jul 15, 2019FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI'M A OWNER OF TACOMA PRE-RUNNER 2012. I RECENTLY TOOK MY CAR TO SCAN SINCE I HAD THE CHECK ENGINE L...
Jul 13, 2019FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO MY TRUCK WAS HESITATING AND MY CHECK ENGINE/OFF TRAC LIGHT WAS ON. THE CAR WOULD N...
Jul 6, 2019FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM CODE P2440 AND P 2442
Jul 2, 2019FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTODAY LEAVING WORK MY TRUCK WENT INTO COMPLETE LIMP MODE. TURNED AROUND AND THANKFULLY I WORK AT A D...
Jun 8, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE CODES FOR THE AIR SWITCHING VALVE.
Apr 7, 2019ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)TRAC OFF WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I HAD TURNED CAR ON TO D...
Dec 5, 2018FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTOYOTA HAS A KNOWN ISSUE OF THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SWITCHING VALVE THAT IS FAULTY THAT CAUSES T...
Feb 12, 2018TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERAT...
Feb 8, 2018ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM WENT OUT
Jan 17, 2018FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSECONDARY AIR INJECTOR FAILURE. VALVES STUCK OPEN. CHECK ENGINE CODES P2442 AND P2440. VEHICLE IN ...

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