2010 Toyota Tacoma Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,813miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2% of the 294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,813 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Manufacturer recall #f0u, dealership replaced catalytic converter but their mechanic damaged the fuel sensor that screws into it. Now the engine warning light stays on, traction control is disabled. I have been back to the dealership 3 times but they refuse to make repairs. The manager is abusive.”
NHTSA complaint #10876673, filed 2016-06, 83,000 miles“Were pulling out and smell of gas filled up the cab, jerking occurred. Experiences of intermittent acceleration had been occurring for a very long time as been made aware of recently. Smell of gas has been overwhelming. Vehicle now parked outside and will not drive until it can be fixed or replaced, have been warned of potential air bag failure in japanese plants found last week in this model. This vehicle is the only car we have, paid on it for a very long time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10663747, filed 2014-12, 22,813 miles“Pulling out into traffic the vehicle continued to accelerate rapidly on its own. Slammed on the brakes, stopped put car in neutral, engine continued to rev to past the redline, put car in park, stopped engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10723565, filed 2015-06, 22,165 miles“Fuel pump continued to run after the ignition switch was turned off on the 2010 Toyota Tacoma truck and the key removed from the vehicle. I inserted the key and turned the ignition on. Waited 30 seconds then turned the key back off, the pump disengaged. The Tacoma has approximately 9000 miles. If this occurred again unnoticed, would it create a fire hazard?”
NHTSA complaint #10426309, filed 2011-09“The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension, fuel propulsion system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10824454, filed 2016-02Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 | 9 | 11% |
| 2020 | 23 | 26% |
| 2019 | 75 | 34% |
| 2018 | 66 | 32% |
| 2017 | 25 | 10% |
| 2016 | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 6 | 5% |
| 2012 | 53 | 18% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 2% |
| 2006 | 16 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 24 | 6% |
| 2003 | 22 | 6% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Tacoma
95 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology