2026 Toyota Tacoma: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma gets 20 to 23 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Tacoma 2WD at 23 mpg.
How the Tacoma ranks in its class
In the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2026, the Tacoma ranks 2nd of 2 for combined mileage (21 mpg), 2nd of 2 for yearly fuel cost ($2,950 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 2nd of 2 for tailpipe CO2 (420 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 29 mpg, costs $2,325 a year and puts out 330.5 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 127 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Tacoma's best version, 20 other models get the same and 87 get less. The 2026 Tacoma's cheapest version costs $2,700 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 88 cost less, 6 the same and 131 more.
All 2 models of the class
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Maverick HEV AWD | 37 | $1,700 | 241 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota TacomaThis car | 2026 Tacoma 4WD | 21 | $2,950 | 420 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Tacoma 2WD, 4-cyl 2.4 L: 20 mpg city, 26 highway, 23 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Tacoma version is $2,700 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The nearest rival in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Maverick costs $1,030 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Maverick costs $5,150 less to fuel than the Tacoma (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
The Tacoma against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Tacoma (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Tacoma | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Maverick HEV AWD | 37 mpg | $1,700 | 14 higher | $1,000 less a year | Compare |
Every version of the 2026 Toyota Tacoma
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tacoma 2WD | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-wheel | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,700 | 394 | cheapest |
| 2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel)Hybrid | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-wheel | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,700 | 386 | cheapest |
| 2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (4-wheel)Hybrid | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | 4-wheel | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,700 | 380 | cheapest |
| 2026 Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD #2 | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-wheel | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,700 | 393 | cheapest |
| 2026 Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD #1 | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-wheel | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,850 | 403 | +$150 |
| 2026 Tacoma 4WD | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-wheel | 19 | 24 | 21 | $2,950 | 424 | +$250 |
| 2026 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #1 | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-wheel | 19 | 23 | 21 | $2,950 | 433 | +$250 |
| 2026 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #2 | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-wheel | 20 | 23 | 21 | $2,950 | 420 | +$250 |
| 2026 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #3 | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-wheel | 19 | 24 | 21 | $2,950 | 424 | +$250 |
| 2026 Tacoma 4WD MT | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-wheel | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,100 | 452 | +$400 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel) (23 mpg, $2,700 a year), costs the same in fuel as the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2026 Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD #2 (23 mpg, $2,700 a year).
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Tacoma; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Tacoma 2WD puts out 394 grams per mile; across the 10 tested versions the figure runs from 380 to 452.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Tacoma 2WD: fuel economy score 5 (4 to 5 across versions), greenhouse gas score 5 (4 to 5 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Tacoma gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 mpg | none | 7 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 21 mpg | none | 7 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 21 mpg | none | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 21 mpg | none | 8 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 21 mpg | none | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 21 mpg | none | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2022 | 21 mpg | none | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2023 | 21 mpg | none | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2024 | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | 10 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2025 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 10 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 10 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 10 versions were tested then and 10 now; the best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tacoma 2WD, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel), 4-cyl 2.4 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (4-wheel), 4-cyl 2.4 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD #2, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD #1, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 22 mpg | 23 mpg | -1 mpg |
| 2026 Tacoma 4WD, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #1, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #2, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #3, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tacoma 4WD MT, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | no change |
3 2025 versions have no match in 2026.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 TOYOTA TACOMA PU/EC ICE 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 TOYOTA TACOMA HYBRID PU/CC HEV 4WD | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 0 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: TACOMA, TACOMA HYBRID.
Owner complaints, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Toyota Tacoma (as TACOMA, TACOMA HYBRID). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no complaints for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma on 2026-11-14.
Includes agency records filed under: TACOMA, TACOMA HYBRID.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Toyota Tacoma (as TACOMA, TACOMA HYBRID). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Includes agency records filed under: TACOMA, TACOMA HYBRID.
More Small Pickup Trucks 4WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Tacoma itself is at 21 mpg.
Other Toyota models of 2026
More Toyota models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Toyota Tacoma gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Tacoma 2WD with 23 mpg combined (20 city, 26 highway).
How much does a 2026 Toyota Tacoma cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma costs between $2,700 and $3,100 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Tacoma 2WD at $2,700; the dearest is the 2026 Tacoma 4WD MT at $3,100. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Tacoma get?
2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel): 23 mpg combined (22 city, 24 highway); 2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (4-wheel): 23 mpg combined (22 city, 24 highway); 2026 Tacoma 4WD: 21 mpg combined (19 city, 24 highway); 2026 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #1: 21 mpg combined (19 city, 23 highway).
Is the hybrid Tacoma more efficient than the gas version?
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel), gets 23 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2026 Tacoma 2WD, gets 23 mpg: the same figure.
How does the 2026 Toyota Tacoma rank among 2026 Small Pickup Trucks 4WD models?
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma is 2nd of 2 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Ford Maverick at 37 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 29 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Ford Maverick at 37 mpg.
Did the Tacoma change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 10 tested versions and the 2026 model has 10. The best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
How did the 2026 Toyota Tacoma do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 TOYOTA TACOMA PU/EC ICE 4WD: rollover 4; 2026 TOYOTA TACOMA HYBRID PU/CC HEV 4WD: overall 4 of 5, front 3, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
No complaints were returned for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma on 2026-11-14.
Does the 2026 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Toyota Tacoma: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.