2012 Toyota Tacoma Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma, 0% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Tacoma. The contact stated that he added oil to the vehicle as directed by the owner's manual but the engine overflowed. The contact stated that the engine was overfilled by 19.2 oz. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the information listed in the owner's manual was correct. Updated 6/17/14”
NHTSA complaint #10579089, filed 2014-04, 15,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V425000Jul 3, 2017Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2011–2016, 4RUNNER 2011–2016
- 14V475000Aug 4, 2014Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2008–2014, FJ Cruiser 2008–2014
- 13V123000Apr 9, 2013Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2010–2013, Tundra 2008, 2010–2013, Highlander 2010–2013 +16 more
- 12V158000Apr 10, 2012Gulf states toyota (gst) is recalling certain model year 2012 tacoma trucks. The tire and loading information placard on each vehicle contains inaccurate…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2012
Related service bulletins
- 10251756Feb 12, 2024K0D expired on 10/31/2023.
- 10251742Feb 12, 2024TI: K0D expired on 10/31/2023. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0D FRAME CORROSION RESISTANT COMPOUND (CRC) APPLICATION CERTAIN 2011 ? 2015 MODEL YEAR TACOMA
- 10251070Jan 22, 2024OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10244108Aug 16, 2023TSB: Some 2005 ? 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a squeak or creak noise from the clutch pedal when it is depressed or released.
- 10238157May 30, 2023TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered…
- 10220174May 26, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10203532Oct 1, 2021TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10201400Jul 26, 2021TSB: Some 2006 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 11 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma
122 complaintsFuel system
53 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
17 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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