2026 Toyota Tacoma 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Pickup Trucks 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
424 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-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
2.4L, 4-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$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Rollover
Rollover Probability18.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems4 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 4 owner complaints for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma 4WD. Top reported issues include power train, structure and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
2
Structure
1
Engine
1
Fuel System
1
Electrical System
1
Visibility / Wipers
1

2026 Toyota Tacoma 4WD problems by category: Power Train: 2 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Visibility / WipersFiled: 05/14/2026ODI#11737808
The contact owns a 2026 TOYOTA Tacoma. The contact stated while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the AC went out. The vehicle was driven to a dealer where it was diagnosed to have a rock d…
Power TrainFiled: 04/03/2026ODI#11729067
I have a 2026 Toyota Tacoma 850 miles on it. I had a problem at about 200 miles that the transmition started to shutter or vibrate as it was slowing down around 26 miles an hour to 10 not exactly that…
Electrical SystemFiled: 03/18/2026ODI#11725340
My 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro (VIN [XXX] , delivered 02/28/2026, purchased from Delaney Toyota, DuBois PA) has exhibited a recurring Smart Key and door lock malfunction beginning at approximately 250 …

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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