2011 Toyota Tacoma electrical problems

Filed Aug 26, 2025 · Electrical · WV

Blower Fan had been cutting off. Only running intermittent on High. Took to Toyota dealer June 2025. Was told it was a Cabin Air Filter Clogged. Paid for replacement and clean out of system. Continued to not work. Called a mechanic and asked for a diagnostic. Was told it was a “known issue” with Toyota Tacomas. Had been a recall in later years. I ordered the blower motor resistor and wiring harness from Toyota parts department. It was on back order due to the issue being widespread. July 2025 parts came in. Returned truck to the shop. The techichian replaced the motor blower resistor and the new wiring harness. However, he cut the burnt wires off and spliced the new wires into old wires back to the motor. Aug 2025 motor has stopped working again. Back to the Toyota shop. The truck needs a new blower motor. The labor will be 1200. Plus the labor I’ve already paid for three other shop visits plus parts. The motor blower is on back order till mid September. The motor has been let unplugged due to “risk of fire”. But I’ve been given the vehicle again to drive. It has had a risk of fire since June. The wires have been overheating and smelling. This should have been a recall in 2011. Just as it was in the later Toyota Tacoma. Pleas investigate

Filed Jul 22, 2022 · Body, Electrical · NH · crash · 1 injury

This VIN number was totaled due to a bent frame after being rear ended on June 10th. I fear my insurance company (USAA) will attempt to commit fraud by not reporting the title as salvage.

Filed May 5, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · 104,000 miles · VA

My vehicle failed va inspection due to the horn not working. I have to get the spiral cable replaced per the auto repair shop. This was a recall on tacoma's up to 2009 (recall b1801) but not my year. My year should be part of the recall. I believe this also impacts the airbag deployment from the steering wheel.

Filed Dec 26, 2019 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · AR

Horn not working .was told it was in steering wheel

Filed Dec 21, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 95,000 miles · ID · 1 injury

Driving down the highway, I felt my steering column get loose. After coming to a stop at the gas station, I tried making sure the column adjuster was tight, and it was. The entire steering wheel/column was still loose, and then fell off into my lap. After that, my tacoma would not start. Radio would not work, and the odometer numbers disappeared. I had to then call a tow truck to get my vehicle home. If I hadn't stopped at at the gas station, it would have fell off as I was driving.

Filed Aug 25, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 215,000 miles · CT

My horn stopped working a month ago-replaced relay-now airbag light is on- after reaading complaints, seems the two are related and recalled on earlier versions

Filed Sep 29, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · AZ

The running lights are running too hot burning the headlamp and burning the connecting wires

Filed May 8, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 58,000 miles · CA

This is a complaint with toyota. I bought my 2011 toyota tacoma pre runner sport brand new. this is a complaint with toyota. I bought my 2011 toyota tacoma prerunner sport brand new. About a year ago, I noticed my amber "daytime running lights" were becoming discolored, it had the appearance of the bulb becoming hot, melting and discoloring my amber lenses. At that time it was just starting to turn colors. Last week a man at the gas station pointed at my drivers side running light and said I should have that looked at before it burns through or causes a fire. Upon his comment I noticed it had become noticeably worse, to the point I do not feel like the vehicle is safe to drive with the running lights on, you can not turn them off during daytime driving, it is a safety matter. I immediately contacted my toyota dealership service rep in tracy, ca, tracy toyota, he said there was nothing they could do and gave me the toyota corporate office 800 number. Today I talked to two employees who were sympathetic but ultimately said nothing can be done by them and I was told by them a letter was mailed out regarding this defect, the letter confirms it as a known defect and the letter shows toyota has acknowledged it as such. My warranty has since expired. I never received the letter and they refuse to pay to repair for this defect. This problem still exists for 2011 toyota tacomas. I have to pay out of pocket to replace both headlight running light assemblies, I am requesting toyota to reimburse me the cost as I will keep the receipt and ask for the damaged parts. This defect diminishes the safety function of a daytime running light and could cause a fire as well.

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · CO

Horn stopped working at approximately 95000 miles. Spoke with technician and was told this problem was possibly related to the airbag.

Filed Sep 12, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · CO

[xxx] lightning/electrical I want to report safety issues with my toyota tacoma. When I bought tacoma in san antonio, brand new in 2011, a few months later the daytime running light (drl) and turn signal lens become distorted, bubbled, and cracked. I did a google search, and it was an extremely common issue with many owners complaints. I told my dealership and it was "normal" and I was required to pay to get it fixed. Earlier this year when I was at mountain states toyota in denver to get the oil change, I inquired about the same issue. The employee told me that it was a very common issue, and that toyota will fix it for free. I was told that a letter was mailed out to every person that owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. However, there was a time limit to get it done and it already already passed. I want to emphasize that I never received a letter from toyota. In addition, my truck has always has electrical issues since I bought the truck. Intermittently, when I drive my truck, every electrical components and lights, including from the instrumental panel would shut down and instantly start back up, and my steering wheel would momentarily lock up. I called toyota headquarter, and the lady I spoke to said that there was a time limit when I could get it fixed, and that it has now expired. And that there was nothing she can do about it. I only want toyota to fix this issue free of charge, because I never received that letter they told me they sent out, and I do not know why they put a time limit on it. If toyota refuses to get it fixed, I want to put toyota on notice that I want to initiate arbitration with toyota. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'