Toyota Tacoma fuel leak problems

Filed Jul 28, 2026 · Engine · AZ

I was driving down the freeway and the motor suddenly stopped working, had to wait for hours in the 100 degree heat for a tow truck. I was informed by Toyota that a fuel injector failed and that it was leaking fuel into the cylinder.

Filed Nov 6, 2025 · Fuel system · FL

Fuel leak at the fuel lines at the rear connection near the fuel tank, drivers side rear.

Filed Nov 21, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Fuel injector(s) leaked without any warning, causing engine to loose power on freeway. We were fortunate to be able to move over to the shoulder before the truck lost all power. Vehicle was towed to dealer and it was determined that the injector leaked fuel into engine causing engine failure. Repairs needed include engine block, heads sub assembly, injectors and assorted other parts total for parts and labor $19,256 No warning lights or symptoms prior to this problem. Truck has been running fine with no problems, only has 41,000 miles.

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, rodents ate the fuel line causing a fuel leak. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to haley toyota of roanoke (1530 courtland rd ne, roanoke, va 24012) where it was diagnosed with the fuel line needing to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired twice however, the issue recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 14, 2020 · Suspension · FL

On 14 nov 2020, I called coggins toyota, in jacksonville, florida in regards to a recall on leaf springs for my 2010 tacoma. Per the recall remedy on their website, "toyota will replace the leaf springs with newly designed ones." the supervisor at coggins (jenny, I believe) told me the remedy would only be implemented if the defect can be physically identified via inspection, regardless of what it says on their recall web site. She refused to implement the remedy in spite of the risk factors, which include possible fire involving the fuel tank. Toyota should be required to mitigate the hazard, not wait for it to present itself and cause harm or death. Per the toyota recall website: VIN: [xxx] year: 2010 make: toyota model: tacoma recall date: september 29, 2014 manufacturer recall number: e02 description; the subject vehicles' rear suspension system contains leaf springs that are constructed of either three or four leaves. There is a possibility that a leaf could fracture due to stress and corrosion. If this occurs and the vehicle continues to be operated, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components, including the fuel tank. Safety risk: if the broken leaf contacts the fuel tank repeatedly, it could puncture the tank and cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, this could result in a fire. Remedy: toyota will replace the leaf springs with newly designed ones. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 10, 2020 · Fuel system · 80,112 miles · FL

After a commute drive I parked my vehicle in the garage. An hour later, went back in the garage and smelled a strong amount of fuel leak. After verification I found the high pressure fuel lines were leaking right above the driver side exhaust manifold. Drove to the nearest toyota dealer and had new lines put in.

Filed Mar 24, 2020 · Suspension · HI

The subject vehicles' rear suspension system contains leaf springs that are constructed of either three or four leaves. There is a possibility that a leaf could fracture due to stress and corrosion. If this occurs and the vehicle continues to be operated, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components, including the fuel tank. Safety risk: if the broken leaf contacts the fuel tank repeatedly, it could puncture the tank and cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, this could result in a fire. Remedy: toyota will replace the leaf springs with newly designed ones. It has been repaired I need to have it shipped off island asap

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed an abnormal odor coming from the fuel tank. The contact drove home and parked the vehicle. The following morning, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank onto the driveway without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to ashland honda toyota (2301 lake shore dr e, ashland, wi 54806, (715) 682-5252). The dealer ordered the fuel tank and sent it the independent mechanic. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced for the second time after one year. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Nov 26, 2018 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · NV

Recall for rear leaf spring - the federal safety agency recall 14v‑604. "rear suspension system contains leaf springs that are constructed of either three or four leaves. There is a possibility that a leaf could fracture due to stress and corrosion. If this occurs and the vehicle continues to be operated, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components, including the fuel tank. If the broken leaf contacts the fuel tank repeatedly, it could puncture the tank and cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, this could result in a fire." we have been trying to get this resolved on our vehicle for the past 4 years. Toyota has been contacted by us numerous times and they continue to say they will contact the toyota headquarters to get this resolved. Our vehicle was shipped to gambia, west africa in 2014, before receiving this recall, for our personal use there. The toyota dealership in the gambia, cfao, told us that if toyota would ship the part to them, they would install it in our vehicle. Toyota has been notified several times over the past 4 years and they continue to say they will forward the request to their headquarters (in japan?), but we have never received any response to these requests and, therefore, the status of our vehicle is still recall incomplete. According to the recall letters received, it says that any authorized toyota dealer will inspect, and if necessary, replace the leaf springs at no charge to us. We want this part to be shipped to the toyota dealer in the gambia, west africa: cfao toyota, mamadi maniyang hwy, kanifing, gambia. Their phone number is: 220‑439‑6906 and fax number is: 220‑439‑6687.

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Fuel system · 20,000 miles · IL

Fuel leaking from the connections for the high pressure direct injection system. Fuel was leaking down the back of the engine and onto the transmission bellhousing near the exhaust. I could smell faint odor of gas in the cabin while driving. Used uv dye to identify the source of the leak. Unknown how long this was occurring for, I have been smelling gas in the engine bay for weeks, toyota dealer told me the smell was 'normal' during my last service several weeks ago.