Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
2007 Toyota Tacoma — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2016 to Dec 2007
The most reported issue is suspension problems (83 complaints). 65 complaints involved crashes. 9 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (10)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V396000
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V743000
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V604000
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
Risk: If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V337000
Component: SEAT BELTS
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.
Risk: If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA Campaign: 12V092000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED TO OWNERS DURING APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA Campaign: 09V388000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Risk: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
NHTSA Campaign: 09V223000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Risk: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V035000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V036000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
NHTSA Campaign: 07V324000
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, A SECTION OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CAST.
Risk: THE FRONT SIDE OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT COULD SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 540)
Structure →8 issues
Your 2007 Tacoma had a frame corrosion recall and Toyota applied a protective spray in 2016, but that spray formula was later found to trap water and speed up rust. Your vehicle has now failed state inspection due to cracks in the frame on both sides behind the cab. Toyota has declined to provide any warranty coverage or assistance despite the recall treatment being the problematic solution. Addressing frame cracks typically requires complete frame replacement or professional welding repair.
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Your truck's frame rusted through and snapped at the junction where the bed meets the cab, despite the dealer treating the frame for rust in 2014 and an inspection in 2017. This structural failure could compromise your vehicle's integrity and safety. Repair will likely require frame replacement or professional welding and rust treatment.
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Your Tacoma's frame is experiencing significant rust and corrosion that can eventually cause the frame to break behind the rear left passenger seat. Toyota issued a recall for this problem in cold weather states, but California vehicles like yours were excluded from the coverage. If left unaddressed, this structural failure poses a serious safety risk. The fix typically involves frame inspection, rust treatment, and potentially frame reinforcement or replacement depending on severity.
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Your Tacoma's frame is experiencing significant rust, particularly where the running boards attach. You may have noticed this issue is common among other 2007 Tacomas of the same model, and Toyota has issued a recall for this problem. Addressing this will likely involve frame inspection, rust treatment, and possibly running board reattachment or replacement.
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Your Tacoma's frame is suffering from rust that Toyota previously addressed through a voluntary service program (not an official NHTSA recall), but that program has ended and Toyota won't help anymore. You've been told the rusty frame could potentially break while driving. Since this wasn't an official recall, it doesn't show up on Carfax reports, and it appears Toyota only replaced frames for vehicles in certain states under their voluntary program.
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Your 2007 Tacoma has frame corrosion, which is a serious structural issue. You discovered that a recall was issued for this problem, but the dealer says it's now expired and they won't repair it even though you contacted Toyota directly. You never received the recall notice in the mail.
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Your Tacoma has a chassis that hasn't been repaired under a recall and is in poor condition. You should contact Toyota to see if the recall is still available and how to get it serviced, as the structural damage may affect your vehicle's safety and integrity.
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Your truck's frame has developed corrosion that requires significant structural repairs. The dealer identified that your passenger-side rear frame rail and leaf spring need to be replaced, along with several other corroded areas. This type of structural damage typically requires welding or complete component replacement to restore the frame's integrity.
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Suspension,structure →3 issues
Your truck has a recalled leaf spring issue that was identified during inspection but never repaired. The dealership discovered the problem was too dangerous to fix during their initial attempt, sent you home without completing the repair, and didn't explain the safety risk or your options. The recall appears to have been known but ignored through previous owners. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the damaged leaf springs and inspecting the frame for related damage.
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Your Tacoma's frame has developed severe rust and corrosion that your mechanic says makes it unsafe to drive. Toyota applied an undercoat spray during two recalls (2015 and 2019), but this treatment didn't prevent the rust from continuing to worsen. Toyota is now refusing to help because your vehicle is outside the warranty period, even though the frame defect is a manufacturing issue and the recall work didn't solve it.
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Your truck was recalled for a suspension issue, but the dealership refused to perform the repair because the subframe has excessive rust damage. The dealer said the subframe would need to be replaced first before they could complete the recall work. Your vehicle remains unrepaired. Addressing this will likely require rust removal or subframe replacement along with the original suspension repair.
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Suspension →3 issues
You took your 2007 Toyota Tacoma to a Toyota dealership for a recall repair involving the leaf springs. The dealership inspected your truck but refused to replace the leaf springs, claiming they were not obligated to do so under the recall. The fix would involve the dealership honoring the recall by replacing the defective leaf springs.
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Your truck's frame has developed rust holes that were discovered by the Toyota dealer, even though the vehicle has less than 100,000 miles and has been well-maintained and garaged. While Toyota issued a recall for frame rust on some 2007 Tacomas, your truck was not included in that recall. You're concerned this is a safety issue and that the frame won't last another 150,000 miles as it should. Addressing this will likely require frame inspection, rust treatment, and potentially frame reinforcement or replacement depending on the extent of the damage.
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Your suspension springs or leaf springs appear to be in poor condition. You're wondering whether these components are covered under warranty.
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Air Bags →2 issues
Your car was involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident, but the airbags did not deploy during the crash. This is a serious safety concern since airbags are designed to protect you during collisions.
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Your 2007 Tacoma was hit head-on at 50 MPH on the driver's side, but the airbags did not deploy during the collision. The driver sustained serious injuries including a fractured pelvis, concussion, and head trauma requiring extended medical care. The vehicle was totaled and the airbag failure was never diagnosed by a mechanic or reported to Toyota. Addressing this would require a diagnostic inspection of the airbag control module and sensor systems to determine why deployment did not occur.
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Unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your truck's frame was treated with rust prevention spray (CRC) at 51,000 miles instead of being replaced, even though rust was already a concern. Now at 78,000 miles, the frame has rusted severely and may not be safe to drive. Addressing this will likely require professional frame repair or replacement, which is a major undertaking.
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Structure,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your 2007 Tacoma has an open safety recall for rear leaf springs that could puncture the fuel tank and cause a fire. However, the dealership says your truck's frame is too severely rusted to safely perform the repair, and they won't proceed without you signing a waiver. Toyota says replacement frames are no longer available, leaving you with a known safety hazard that cannot be fixed. Resolving this issue may require frame replacement or structural repair work that Toyota says is no longer possible.
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Suspension,structure,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your truck's frame has extensive rust that poses a safety hazard and requires complete replacement. This is a structural issue that affects the integrity of your vehicle.
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Fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your gas tank's metal strap bracket has rusted away, which could potentially cause the tank to shift or move under your vehicle. This is a structural support issue that should be inspected and repaired to ensure the tank remains secure. The fix will likely involve replacing the rusted bracket with a new one.
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