2012 Toyota Tacoma Specifications

Specifications

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
Production Years for Series :	2005 - 2015
Price :	MSRP: $16,875-27,855 Invoice: $15,975-25,785
Weight :	3315 lbs \| 1503.659 kg

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.357

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2700 cc \| 164.8 cu in. \| 2.7 L.
Power :	159 HP (117.024 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	9.6:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Electronic fuel injection

V 6
Displacement :	4000 cc \| 244.1 cu in. \| 4.0 L.
Power :	236 HP (173.696 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	266 Ft-Lbs (361 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Electronic fuel injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic ECT , 5 Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.95
2nd Gear :	2.06
3rd Gear :	1.44
4th Gear :	1.00
5th Gear :	0.81

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 2WD
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 20.4%
2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 4WD
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 19.8%
2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 14.7%
2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 19.1%
2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 20.4%
2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 19.8%

Recall

Component	TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Manufacturer	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V494000
Summary	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18' Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug ***** to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. These lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.
Consequence	If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the lug nuts from another wheel, damage to the wheel could result and may eventually lead to a loose wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in the vehicle's glove box. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact SET at 1-954-429-2000.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V123000
Summary	Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, 'Tire Selection and Rims.'
Consequence	An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy	Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEATS
Manufacturer	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V014000
Summary	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence	If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy	Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V158000
Summary	GULF STATES TOYOTA (GST) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TACOMA TRUCKS. THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD ON EACH VEHICLE CONTAINS INACCURATE SPARE TIRE SIZE AND COLD INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110,?TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.?
Consequence	AN INCORRECT PLACARD COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER SPARE TIRE USE OR REPLACEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	GST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND SEND EACH OWNER A CORRECTED PLACARD, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. AT 1-713-744-3465.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Mfr Report Date	20070803
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V475000
Summary	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, 'Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars.'
Consequence	If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Mfr Report Date	20100902
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V425000
Summary	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 weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence	If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Mfr Report Date	20120328
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V054000
Summary	Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
Consequence	If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma? A: The 2012 Toyota Tacoma has wheelbase sizes of 109.60-, 127.40-, 140.60-inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma? A: The 2012 Toyota Tacoma has lengths of 190.40-, 208.10-, 221.30-inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma? A: The 2012 Toyota Tacoma has widths of 72.20-, 74.00-, 74.60-, 75.60-inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Toyota Tacoma have?A: The 2012 Toyota Tacoma has 40.00- to 40.20-inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Toyota Tacoma have?A: The 2012 Toyota Tacoma has legroom of 41.70 inches.

Q: What is the 2012 Toyota Tacoma's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Toyota Tacoma has a towing capaicty of 3500.00 lbs.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma? A: The 2012 Toyota Tacoma was offered as a Truck - Access Cab, Truck - Double Cab - Long Bed, Truck - Double Cab - Short Bed, Truck - Regular Cab, Truck - X-Runner.

Q: How much did the 2012 Toyota Tacoma cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Toyota Tacoma had an MSRP of $16,875 - $$27,855 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2012 Toyota Tacoma have? A: The 2012 Toyota Tacoma had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2700 cc | 164.8 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 159 HP (117.024 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 3800 RPM

V 6 (4000 cc | 244.1 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 236 HP (173.696 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 266 Ft-Lbs (361 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Toyota Tacoma have? A: The 2012 Toyota Tacoma had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic ECT, 5 speed Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable.