Electrical complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% | — |
| 2025 | 6 | 5% | — |
| 2024 | 16 | 10% | 30,000 miles |
| 2023 | 12 | 22% | 30,000 miles |
| 2022 | 4 | 7% | 53,000 miles |
| 2021 | 9 | 11% | 102,000 miles |
| 2020 | 9 | 10% | 6,000 miles |
| 2019 | 21 | 10% | 10,000 miles |
| 2018 | 14 | 7% | 27,000 miles |
| 2017 | 21 | 9% | 40,000 miles |
| 2016 | 37 | 11% | 35,000 miles |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% | 16,000 miles |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% | 24,000 miles |
| 2013 | 13 | 10% | 70,000 miles |
| 2012 | 19 | 6% | 71,000 miles |
| 2011 | 22 | 12% | 70,000 miles |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% | 28,000 miles |
| 2009 | 40 | 8% | 40,000 miles |
| 2008 | 27 | 6% | 60,000 miles |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% | 68,000 miles |
| 2006 | 25 | 3% | 61,000 miles |
| 2005 | 20 | 3% | 98,000 miles |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% | 115,000 miles |
| 2003 | 11 | 3% | 100,000 miles |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% | 100,000 miles |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% | 50,000 miles |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% | 200,000 miles |
| 1999 | 11 | 4% | 113,000 miles |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% | 168,000 miles |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% | 85,000 miles |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% | 60,000 miles |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The driver's side window switch panel failed and caught on fire. It is available for inspection.It will be towed to a toyota dealership tomorrow. Nobody was in the vehicle when the fire started. The problem has not been confirmed or reproduced by a dealer. The vehicle has not been inspected, is going in for inspection tomorrow. There was no warning or indication prior to the fire starting.
My 2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 has an ongoing issue where Apple CarPlay frequently disconnects or fails to connect altogether. This happens both at startup and randomly while driving. The problem occurs across multiple iPhones, different cables, and even after ensuring that both the phone and the truck's software are updated. Many other 4th-generation Tacoma owners (2024-2025) are reporting the same issue online - CarPlay will drop connection, the system freezes, or CarPlay will not appear as an available input for long periods. Because CarPlay is a key part of the hands-free system for navigation, calls, and messaging, these disconnections cause drivers to interact manually with their phones, which creates a potential safety hazard. Toyota dealerships acknowledge the problem but currently have no permanent fix. …
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Defender LTX M/S2, Tire Size: 245/70/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that two weeks after the vehicle was inspected and passed the inspection, while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to stop and slid past the stop sign. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and saw that the steel belts were protruding from the tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the vehicle should not have passed the inspection with the tires currently on the vehicle. Additionally, the contact was informed that there was a recall on the vehicle for the back-over prevention camera screen. The contact stated that the back-over prevention screen frequently went blank. …
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the gas cap failed to close securely and was loose. Additionally, the contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V058000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V595000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the instrument panel was blank at start-up. The contact also stated that the infotainment system screen was blank intermittently while driving, which required the driver to pull over to the side of the road to turn off and restart the vehicle. The dealer was contacted several times for the recall repairs, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by voicemail message. The failure mileage was approximately 80.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced due to an oil leak. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer gauge failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the instrument panel had a factory defect. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact was informed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the rack and pinion recently failed. The contact stated that the vehicle veered to the right and the left independently while driving with an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired after the most recent failure. …
The owner and operator of the vehicle, stated that they were driving the vehicle on the Interstate when they noticed white smoke and ashes emanating from the steering column. They pulled into the parking lot to investigate and opened the hood to see no smoke or fire. When they returned to the passenger compartment, the smoke turned black in color, and they observed fire emanating from the steering column. I am the Lead Fire Investigator on this incident for the Edmond Fire Department. The electrical components in the area observed with fire contained electrical arc sites and melting. No other accidental heat sources were present, and natural causes and human involvement were ruled out as well. Incident number is [redacted] in Edmond, OK.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while parked outside his residence and while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact stated that vehicles steering wheel had locked and he was not able to stop the vehicle , causing him to crash into his neighbors home. The contact stated that no warning lights had illuminated at the time the failure occurred. The contact stated that the police was contacted and a police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The contact stated that the police then had the vehicle towed to a tow yard. The contact stated that he then contacted the manufacturer who advised him that would contact him within 72 hours. The contact stated that he had not contacted the dealer. The failure mileage was 3,500.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer became inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stop sign, the speedometer was misread and stated that the speed was 80 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that previously the failure had occurred, and the odometer was replaced by the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,068.
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the…
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
The battery can have a defective weld inside the positive and/or negative terminal allowing the connection inside the terminal to separate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace defective batteries.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Tacoma years have electrical problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2009 (40), 2016 (37), 2008 (27), 2006 (25) and 2011 (22) model years. Electrical complaints make up 8% of all complaints for the 2009.
Is there a recall for Toyota Tacoma electrical problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 25V-595 (instrument cluster/panel, Sep 11, 2025); 95V195001 (12v/24v/48v battery, Oct 11, 1995). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Toyota Tacoma electrical problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 59,000 miles; 50% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the instrument cluster/panel (14 mentions), followed by the instrument panel › speedometer/odometer (10).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.