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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3TMLB5JN7SM118108 · Checked Nov 7, 2026
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3TMLB5JN7SM•••••• 2025 Toyota TACOMA

This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2025 Toyota TACOMA build (6 vs 2).

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106on the model
46builds in total
Most reported Steering 2 Structure 2 Suspension 1 Power Train 1

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Structure Oct 2026
Indoor door handles, and latch breaking over normal use due to cheap manufacturing. Major safety hazard on the inability of exiting a vehicle from inside. It happens unexpectedly and has been reported on many new trucks
Unknown Or Other Sep 2026
Fourth generation Toyota Tacoma interior door handles -- 2024, 2025, 2026 -- suffer from an engineering or manufacturing defect. These handles are breaking during normal use, by the thousands. This is a serious safety risk, as drivers with limited mobility, or even fully-abled…
Electrical System Nov 2025
My 2025 Toyota Tacoma has an ongoing issue where Apple CarPlay frequently disconnects or fails to connect altogether. This happens both at startup and randomly while driving. The problem occurs across multiple iPhones, different cables, and even after ensuring that both the…
Steering Aug 2025
Turning a corner heard a loud clunk and steering went out in the middle of the street.I could of got hit
Structure Jun 2026
2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 - 8038 Miles The passenger on the right rear side tried to exit the 2025 SR5 Toyota Tacoma, and the interior door handle would not engage. It was confirmed with the Toyota dealership: PERFORMED INSPECTION AND VERIFIED R/R INNER DOOR HANDLE IS INOPERATIVE.…
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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 3TMLB5JN7SM118108 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.