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2022 Toyota Tacoma

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Tacoma.

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma arrives with an oil cooler and specifies 0W-20 or 15W-40 API oil viscosity for its engine. Data logs 55 total owner complaints for this model year, with the power train constituting the primary concern area alongside 3 recalls. Situated within the Tacoma’s 1995–2026 complaint history—a timeline bookended by 782 complaints for the 2006 model year and 5 for 2026—the 2022 edition occupies the lower end of the volume spectrum, indicating a comparatively subdued reliability profile relative to the model’s most problematic years.

Model year202620252024202320222021201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacityEquipped with Oil CoolerOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 15W-40 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque83.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnDRIVEROEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/60R18 109HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter178010P100 alt 178010C040
Spark plug9091901263 alt 9091901287
Front wiper blades852120E050 alt 8522204040
Serpentine belt90916A2037 alt 9091602708
Thermostat9091603157 alt 1632575011
Cabin air filter8850804010 alt 8850801010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length212.2 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height70.5 in
Wheelbase127.6 in
Curb weight4295 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

9.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.21 sec — 2022 TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V69.21 sec17.14 sec278 hp4x4
2023TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.90 sec16.10 sec278 hp4x4
2019TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec278 hp4x4
2018TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.60 sec15.90 sec278 hp4x4
2017TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec278 hp4x4
2016SR5 V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V66.80 sec15.20 sec278 hpRWD
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.10 sec15.40 sec278 hp4x4
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.30 sec15.80 sec278 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds Equipped with Oil Cooler of 0W-20 / 15W-40 API engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid CapacityAC60E & AC60F
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.6 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts55.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts27.0 ft-lbs
Main Bearings16
Main Bearings12mm
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.75 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil TypePSD-1
Oil Capacity1.40 oz
Oil TypePSD-1
Oil Capacity1.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.039" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.023"
Maximum Drum DiameterRear: 10.079"
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.906"
Maximum Drum DiameterRear: 10.079"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-2011 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°29 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°22 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Upper Right15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°29 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
At 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma sits in a favorable position within the third-generation arc, which began in 2016 with an initial spike of 323 complaints before steadily declining to its lowest levels in the 2020–2023 window. Specifically, complaints fell from 85 in 2020 to 77 in 2021 and then to 55 in 2022, while TSBs declined in parallel from 198 to 165 to 123 — suggesting diminishing unresolved engineering issues as the generation matured. However, recalls ticked upward from just 1 in 2020 and 0 in 2021 to 3 in 2022 (rising further to 4 in 2023 and 2024), indicating that while owner complaints were minimal, Toyota was still identifying safety-related defects warranting federal action. The top complaint areas for 2022 — Power Train (7), Structure (5), Unknown/Other (5), and Air Bags (5) — are modest in absolute terms, and the 11 crash complaints with zero fire complaints suggest no emerging catastrophic failure pattern. The data does not specify root causes for these complaint areas. Notably, 2024 saw a spike to 139 complaints, but that postdates the target year and likely reflects a new generation's early teething issues rather than anything affecting the 2022 model. For a buyer, the 2022 Tacoma represents one of the statistically quietest years in the entire 1995–2026 federal record, with low complaint volume and no open investigations — making it a solid, low-risk used purchase, provided the three recalls have been addressed.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
123
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
55
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 55 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train7
Structure5
Unknown Or Other5
Air Bags5
Service Brakes5
Tires4
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V310000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 06/05/2022

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible… Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner…

22V520000Child Seat:Vehicle Latch AnchorReported 21/07/2022

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 123 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
23TE082025-11-11StructureToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames…
23TE082025-07-31StructureToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Tacoma take?

Equipped with Oil Cooler of API Sl, SN, SM or ILSAC 0W-20; API SL, SN, SM 15W-40, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Tacoma have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.