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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3TMLB5JN3SM112256 · Checked Oct 30, 2026
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3TMLB5JN3SM•••••• 2025 Toyota TACOMA

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2025 Toyota TACOMA build (5 vs 2).

5on this build
106on the model
46builds in total
Most reported Structure 2 Carry Handle 1 Shell 1 Base 1

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Unknown Or Other Oct 2026
Driver side rear passenger inside door handle broke. I do rarely have rear passengers. I can count on one hand the times I’ve had rear passengers. This week I had a rear passenger and the door handle broke. The passenger did not abuse the handle. It was regular force used yet it…
Power Train Sep 2026
2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5, 8-speed automatic transmission. Harsh, hard shifts — primarily 1st-to-2nd and 2nd-to-3rd — on cold starts. The transmission slams into gear with a noticeable jolt/lurch of the vehicle. Occurs when the powertrain is cold; diminishes as it warms up. No…
Structure Sep 2026
Inside drivers door handle cable was broke inside of door Door handle cannot be opened from inside Confirmed by dealer verbally Inspected by dealer and new cable replaced No warning lamps or any symptoms prior to breaking
Carry Handle Aug 2025
I am filing this complaint regarding my Nuna RAVA convertible car seat. The seat’s harness straps have loosened unexpectedly, even when fully tightened according to the instruction manual. While I have been able to get them to stay tight, I have to constantly monitor them for…
Structure Aug 2026
The interior driver's-side door handle assembly on my 2025 Toyota Tacoma failed during normal use while attempting to open the door from inside the vehicle. There was no excessive force, impact, accident, or other damage that caused the failure. There were no warning lights,…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3TMLB5JN3SM112256 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.