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2015 Toyota Tacoma

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Tacoma.

Body TRUCK

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma is a 2WD truck specified for 5W-30 engine oil, maintaining its identity as a utilitarian staple in the midsize pickup segment. Its reliability record includes 100 total owner complaints and 4 recalls, with the most frequent issues falling under the ambiguous category of "Unknown or Other." Placed within the model's extensive complaint history spanning 1995 to 2026, this iteration sits far below the problematic 2006 peak of 782 complaints. This positions the 2015 Tacoma as a relatively stable point in the vehicle's lineage, meaning researchers can view it as a comparatively sound choice amidst the model's broader historical fluctuations.

Model year202620252024202320222021201920182015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity2WDOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27F · 710 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD3. 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 27F · 710 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnDRLOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215/70R15, P245/75R16, P265/70R16, P265/65R17, P255/45R18, P265/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.0, 7.0, 7.0, 7.5JJ, 8.0JJ, 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD3 alt 90915YZZD1
Engine air filter178010P010 alt 178010C040
Fuel filter7702404020 alt 7702404010
Spark plug9091901266
Front wiper blades8521204031 alt 8522204030
Serpentine belt90916A2001 alt 9091602708
Thermostat9091603093 alt 1632631050
Cabin air filter8850801010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length208.3 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase127.6 in
Curb weight3999 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.

7.3–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2015 TRD Pro Series V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015TRD Pro Series V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 4.0L V67.30 sec15.90 sec236 hp4x4
2015TRD Pro Series V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 4.0L V67.70 sec16.10 sec236 hp4x4
2013Limited V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 4.0L V67.80 sec16.10 sec236 hp4x4
2011TRD TX Pro V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 4.0L V67.40 sec15.80 sec236 hp4x4
2005PreRunner V6 Access Cab (5 ft. Bed) 4.0L V66.80 sec15.20 sec245 hpRWD
2005SR5 V6 Double Cab (6.1 ft. Bed) 4.0L V66.90 sec15.60 sec236 hp4x4
2005SR5 V6 Double Cab (6.1 ft. Bed) 4.0L V67.10 sec15.70 sec236 hp4x4
2005SR5 V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 4.0L V67.40 sec16.10 sec245 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 2WD of 5W-30 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantTOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity9.1-9.2
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity10.1-10.3
Engine Oil5W-30

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10MM Bolts: 7 ft-lbs, 12MM Bolts: 18 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts185 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)37.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket89.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle89.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket89.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts41.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600-700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)550-650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)500-600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650-750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700-800 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity20.10-22.22 lbs
Oil TypeRL-897
Oil Capacity4.59-5.61 oz
Standard BCI Group Number27F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 cca
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)44-50 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)40.8-41.7 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)40.8-41.7 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 142-210 / max variation 29 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 128-178 max variation 10 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27; Front: 27
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 80; Rear: 90 /; Front: 80; Rear: 91
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .906; Rear: 1.024
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .002
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake 10.080

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 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 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 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) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
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 (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 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 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 2015 Tacoma, the final model year of the second generation, recorded 100 complaints and 4 recalls—continuing a clear downward trend from the generation’s peak of 707 complaints and 10 recalls in 2005. This is slightly above the 92 complaints in 2014 but well below the 323 complaints in the redesigned 2016 model, placing the 2015 at a low point in the complaint arc. Recalls remained stable at 4, matching 2014 and lower than the 6–7 recalls of 2012–2013, while the 309 TSBs are fewer than in prior years, suggesting accumulated refinements. The top complaint areas are “Unknown Or Other” (18), air bags (8), and structure (8), with 15 crash-related and 2 fire complaints—figures that do not indicate a widespread safety issue, though the data does not specify root causes for these areas. Given the low complaint and recall numbers relative to both earlier second-generation years and the subsequent third-generation spike, the 2015 represents a mature, well-sorted model year and is a strong choice for a used Tacoma purchase.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
309
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
100
Owner complaints
15 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 100 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other18
Air Bags8
Structure8
Service Brakes6
Power Train5
Wheels4
Visibility/Wiper4
Vehicle Speed Control3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V425000Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And AttachmentsReported 03/07/2017

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may… Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service…

14V828000EquipmentReported 30/12/2014

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed… Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 309 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev22024-12-05StructureToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to…

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 2015 Tacoma take?

2WD of 5W-30 ILSAC multigrade engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Tacoma have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.