2015 Toyota Tacoma MPG
17–22 mpg combined across 8 EPA-rated versions. Best: Tacoma 2WD (RWD, 2.7L 4-cyl) at 21 city / 25 hwy / 22 combined; lowest: Tacoma 4WD (4.0L 6-cyl, M6) at 17.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | M5 | RWD | 21 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Tacoma 2WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | A4 | RWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tacoma 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | A5 | RWD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tacoma 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | M5 | Part-time 4WD | 18 | 20 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tacoma 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | A4 | Part-time 4WD | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tacoma 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | M6 | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Tacoma 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | A5 | Part-time 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Tacoma 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | M6 | Part-time 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
How it compares
- 2015 Small Pickup Trucks 2WD: class average 20.5 mpg over 14 versions; best Tacoma +1.5 (#1).
- 2014: 22 mpg best (no change).
- 2016: 21 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $3,050–$3,950 a year ($900 difference).
- Available as RWD, Part-time 4WD.
- 2026 model: 23 mpg best (+1).
Safety
| Crash test | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 19.1% risk |
| Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ · 19.1% risk |
| Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 14.7% risk |
| Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ · 14.7% risk |
101 owner complaints: Unknown Or Other 29, Structure 15, Service Brakes 12, Engine 12. Crashes 15, fires 2, injuries 11.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 29 | 29% |
| Structure | 15 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 12% |
| Engine | 12 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 11% |
| Power Train | 9 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 8% |
Recent owner reports: Unknown Or Other
“My frame of my truck rotted from the inside out and now I don’t qualify for their safety safety program, they only give you enough time and cover it up with a coating so by the time you realized it’s fully rotted through it’s too late.”
“The key fob separate from the key dangles while driving and with manual seats there is no way to adjust the seat up or down and while accelerating or braking, while moving leg and foot the knee hits the key fob and causes the key to turn while driving leading to a hazardous safety condition, Toyota needs to integrate the key fob into the key so nothing is dangling to get hit by the knee and knock key out of position”
“Purchased this vehicle used from dealership after reviewing the carfax and receiving reassurance from dealer that airbags were never deployed. 4 days after purchase passenger window needed to be reset into the track and upon removing plastic around front pillars, discovered vehicle had airbags cut out of it. Also found other SRS components of vehicle tampered with or non functional.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2017 | Structure › body › hood › hinge And Attachments | 17V425000 |
| Feb 23, 2015 | Tires | 15V099000 |
| Dec 30, 2014 | Equipment | 14V828000 |
| Oct 22, 2014 | Equipment › other › labels | 14V663000 |