What are the common problems with the Toyota Hilux?

Relatively high fuel consumption compared to other vehicles in the segment. Slightly higher maintenance costs compared to other vehicles. Relatively high purchase price compared to other pickups in the segment (e.g., Mazda BT-50 or Nissan Navara). Relatively high fuel consumption compared to passenger cars (around 1:8-1:10 in urban driving)

What are the pros of the Toyota Hilux?

High reliability in extreme weather conditions and on long journeys. Fast and readily available breakdown service nationwide. Proven long-term reliability, with rare faults even after hundreds of thousands of kilometres. Excellent ability to handle tough off-road conditions, including steep slopes, mud, and sand

Have there been recalls for the Toyota Hilux?

Yes, 14 recalls have been recorded. Components involved: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.

Toyota Hilux - Common Issues & Problems

Toyota Hilux · Based on 0 owner reviews

⚠️ Reported Issues & Downsides

✗Relatively high fuel consumption compared to other vehicles in the segment
✗Slightly higher maintenance costs compared to other vehicles
✗Relatively high purchase price compared to other pickups in the segment (e.g., Mazda BT-50 or Nissan Navara)
✗Relatively high fuel consumption compared to passenger cars (around 1:8-1:10 in urban driving)

✅ Pros

✓High reliability in extreme weather conditions and on long journeys
✓Fast and readily available breakdown service nationwide
✓Proven long-term reliability, with rare faults even after hundreds of thousands of kilometres
✓Excellent ability to handle tough off-road conditions, including steep slopes, mud, and sand

🤖 AI Analysis - What Owners Say

local owners report that this is a particularly reliable vehicle that delivers an excellent response to the local demanding driving conditions, including intense heat, unpaved roads, and long desert journeys. local drivers note that even after many years of use, the vehicle continues to perform without significant faults and that breakdown service locally is generally fast and efficient.

⚠️ Recalls (14)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY2023

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS2025

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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TIRES2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tacoma pickup trucks manufactured August 7, 2014, to December 22, 2014. The affected vehicles may have had their tires and wheels changed to TRD PRO accessory tires and wheels, causing the inflation information on the tire placard to be incorrect which may result in the tire being improperly inflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will send a revised tire placard with correct tire size and inflation information to owners, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS2015

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tacoma vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may contain an incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Fix: Gulf States has notified owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074.

CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR2023

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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."

Fix: 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 may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.