2022 Toyota Tacoma 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Pickup Trucks 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
Combined
20
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
22
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
22
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
21
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
448 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.5L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,368/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,468/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,916/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,102/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,392/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,383/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,193/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,464/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,258/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,336/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 20 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems55 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 55 owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma 4WD. Top reported issues include power train, air bags and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
10
Air Bags
8
Engine
7
Brakes
6
Structure
6
Wheels & Tires
5
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
5
Electrical System
4

2022 Toyota Tacoma 4WD problems by category: Power Train: 10 complaints, Air Bags: 8 complaints, Engine: 7 complaints, Brakes: 6 complaints, Structure: 6 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 5 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 5 complaints, Electrical System: 4 complaints.

15
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
14
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Air BagsFiled: 03/05/2025Crash1 InjuryODI#11646536
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle failed to stop at a red light. Consequently, the other vehicle collided with the v…
EngineFiled: 12/14/2024ODI#11630721
I started up my Toyota Tacoma early morning on [XXX] and noticed the engine light came on after it warmed up in the cold climate of Northern Arizona. As such, this occurred at 36,303 miles. The fault …
Power TrainFiled: 05/28/2022ODI#11466518
When stopped on an hill and depressing the throttle lightly the "Hill Assist" disengages and allows the vehicle to roll backwards. The 1st time this occurred I had a trailer in drive and it rolled ba…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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