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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2025 Toyota Tacoma

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2025 Toyota Tacoma

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Tacoma needs more recall homework, Tacoma has more complaint activity and Tacoma has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2026 Toyota Tacoma 2025 Toyota Tacoma Difference
Total recalls 0 4 Tacoma has 4 more recalls
Total complaints 4 56 Tacoma has 52 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 4 / 1 / 3 / 1 Tacoma has 9 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 22 40 Tacoma has 18 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 5 Tacoma has 5 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 1 Tacoma has 1 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall None listed Mar 24, 2026 Tacoma has a listed date
Latest complaint May 14, 2026 May 29, 2026 Tacoma has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Power Train
  • Power Train Engine Fuel Propulsion System
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 23 combined MPG 23 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,600 $2,600 Similar
Safety-rating records 4 4 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 Toyota Tacoma

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and power train repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 Toyota Tacoma

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Toyota Tacoma

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Power Train Engine Fuel Propulsion System: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

2025 Toyota Tacoma

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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