Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Tacoma.
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma continues a nameplate stretching back to 1995, pairing an eight-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined. Owner-reported reliability for this model year is exceptionally clean—just five complaints filed, zero recalls, and issues narrowly concentrated around lane departure, back-over prevention, and forward collision avoidance systems. Set against the full 1995-to-2026 complaint history for the model, that figure marks the lowest annual count on record, a sharp departure from the 2006 model's peak of 782 filings. The result is a 2026 model year that opens as the most trouble-free in more than three decades of Tacoma reliability data.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 26 / 23 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Tacoma of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TRD PreRunner XtraCab (6'1.5" Bed) 2.4L Turbo I-4 | 7.00 sec | 15.30 sec | 278 hp | RWD |
| 2024 | TRD Off-Road Double Cab (5'0.3" Bed) 2.4L Turbo I-4 | 6.80 sec | 15.20 sec | 278 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | TRD Pro iForceMAX Double Cab (5'0.3" Bed) 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec | 6.90 sec | 15.30 sec | 326 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | TRD Off-Road Double Cab (5'0.3" Bed) 2.4L Turbo I-4 | 7.00 sec | 15.30 sec | 278 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | TRD Pro iForceMAX Double Cab (5'0.3" Bed) 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec | 7.10 sec | 15.40 sec | 326 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | Limited iForceMAX Double Cab (5'0.3" Bed) 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec | 7.20 sec | 15.50 sec | 326 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | TRD Off-Road Double Cab (5'0.3" Bed) 2.4L Turbo I-4 | 7.20 sec | 15.50 sec | 278 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | Trailhunter iForceMAX Double Cab (5'0.3" Bed) 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec | 7.30 sec | 15.90 sec | 326 hp | 4WD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2026 Tacoma sits at the low‑end of a clear downward trend: after a peak of 707 complaints and 10 recalls in 2005‑2006, annual complaints have steadily fallen, reaching just five in 2026, while recalls dropped to zero after a modest rebound of three in 2022‑2024. Throughout the generation, the number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) also contracted dramatically, from a high of 337 in 2005 to only 26 in 2026, indicating fewer reported service issues. The target year’s complaint categories are limited to four isolated areas—advanced driver‑assist systems, visibility/structure, and power‑train components—each accounting for a single report, and there are no crash or fire complaints recorded. This data suggests that 2026 is the cleanest model year in the recent record, making it a strong candidate for purchase from a reliability standpoint.
All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 26 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 | 2026-06-25 | Unknown Or Other | 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to… |
| T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 | 2026-06-18 | Unknown Or Other | During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to… |
| T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The… |
| T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance… |
| T-SB-0076-25 Rev1 | 2026-04-14 | Unknown Or Other | Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 26 highway / 23 combined mpg.