1999 Toyota Tacoma Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 Toyota Tacoma, and owners have filed 249 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1999 Toyota Tacoma. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
249 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Toyota Tacoma have filed 249 complaints with NHTSA; 40 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 28 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 128,642 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 30 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was not driving smoothly. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 13, 2024 · Structure
“Hi, i had the recall preventive performed by toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive. TOYOTA is claiming that i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 14, 2024 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Toyota Tacoma (Tacoma 2WD, Tacoma 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–19 / 18–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/2.7/3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Toyota Tacoma model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Tacoma model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Toyota Tacoma | 2 | 177 |
| 1996 Toyota Tacoma | 1 | 253 |
| 1997 Toyota Tacoma | 0 | 131 |
| 1998 Toyota Tacoma | 1 | 300 |
| 1999 Toyota Tacoma | 0 | 249 |
| 2000 Toyota Tacoma | 0 | 211 |
| 2001 Toyota Tacoma | 4 | 396 |
| 2002 Toyota Tacoma | 3 | 333 |
| 2003 Toyota Tacoma | 3 | 360 |
| 2004 Toyota Tacoma | 3 | 414 |
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 10 | 707 |
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma | 11 | 782 |
| 2007 Toyota Tacoma | 10 | 541 |
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 11 | 446 |
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma | 13 | 519 |
| 2010 Toyota Tacoma | 13 | 294 |
| 2011 Toyota Tacoma | 9 | 186 |
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma | 7 | 295 |
| 2013 Toyota Tacoma | 6 | 125 |
| 2014 Toyota Tacoma | 4 | 93 |
| 2015 Toyota Tacoma | 4 | 101 |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma | 4 | 323 |
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma | 5 | 239 |
| 2018 Toyota Tacoma | 3 | 207 |
| 2019 Toyota Tacoma | 4 | 218 |
| 2020 Toyota Tacoma | 1 | 88 |
| 2021 Toyota Tacoma | 0 | 80 |
| 2022 Toyota Tacoma | 3 | 59 |
| 2023 Toyota Tacoma | 4 | 54 |
| 2024 Toyota Tacoma | 5 | 152 |
| 2025 Toyota Tacoma | 5 | 101 |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 1999 Toyota Tacoma
How do I know if my 1999 Toyota Tacoma has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
- 4Runner4,860 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.