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Buying a used 2022 Toyota Tacoma? Check these 3 recalls first
Two serious recalls define this year: weak welds on the child seat anchors and a rear axle that can separate while driving. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning, but both are structural. A third, minor one covers weight-capacity labels that can fade. NHTSA logged 57 owner complaints — unverified reports — clustered in power train, air bags and structure, with 11 crashes and 10 injuries noted. The axle recall is the standout item here.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the rear axle separation recall was completed, with the repair order
- Verify the child seat anchor weld recall repair if you'll install car seats
- Look for a legible weight-capacity label on the door jamb
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Toyota Tacoma
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma: weak welds on child seat anchors | Child Seat | high |
| Toyota Tacoma Rear Axle Can Separate While Driving | Power Train | high |
| Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander weight labels can fade | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
57 complaints filed for this model year, including 11 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 10 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 8 | None found |
| Structure | 7 | None found |
| Engine | 7 | None found |
| Brakes | 6 | None found |
| Fuel System | 5 | None found |