2015 Toyota Tacoma Specs
The 2015 Tacoma covered here comes with a 159 hp 2.7L four-cylinder or a 236 hp 4.0L V6, in Access Cab and Double Cab form. The V6 is offered on PreRunner (rear-drive) and 4x4 trucks and, with the towing package, is rated to tow up to 6,500 lb.
2 versions · 2nd gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Oil capacity
- 5.5–6.1 qt
- by version ↓
- Tire size
- 15–16″
- by version ↓
- MPG combined
- 19–22 mpg
Versions #versions
Compare versions #compare
| 2.7L 4-Cylinder | 4.0L V6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 159 hp | 236 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic / 6-speed manual |
| Oil capacity | 6.1 qt | 5.5 qt |
| Tire size | P215/70R15 | P245/75R16 |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 19 mpg |
| Curb weight | 3,615 lb | 3,900 lb |
Recalls #recalls
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Accessory hood scoop may detach
NHTSA 17V425000 · Jul 3, 2017 · Distributor-installed hood scoop
Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling trucks fitted with accessory hood scoops by SET or its dealers; the adhesive may weaken and let the scoop come off.
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Tire placard may show the wrong pressures
NHTSA 15V099000 · Feb 23, 2015 · Tire placard (TRD Pro accessory wheels)
On trucks built August 7 to December 22, 2014 whose tires and wheels were changed to TRD Pro accessory tires and wheels, the tire placard may list the wrong inflation pressures.
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Accessories may detach
NHTSA 14V828000 · Dec 30, 2014 · Dealer-installed accessories
Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling vehicles with accessories such as running boards whose fasteners may not have been tightened properly, so the accessory can come off the vehicle.
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Load capacity label may be wrong
NHTSA 14V663000 · Oct 22, 2014 · Load capacity label
Gulf States Toyota is recalling trucks built September 2 to October 15, 2014 that may carry an incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label, which can lead to overloading.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque on a 2015 Toyota Tacoma?
Toyota specifies 83 lb-ft (113 N·m) for the wheel nuts.
How much can a 2015 Tacoma tow?
Toyota's 2015 owner's manual rates 2.7L trucks at 3,500 lb (3,400 lb for the Double Cab 2WD, model code TRN225L-PRPDKA). V6 trucks are rated 3,500 lb without the towing package and 6,500 lb with it; exceptions are the Access Cab 2WD GRN225L (3,300 lb) and the Double Cab 4WD GRN250L-PRADKA (3,400 lb, or 6,200 lb with the towing package). The model code is on the Certification Label. Toyota's 2015 brochure lists the Double Cab V6 with the towing package at 6,400 lb (6,300 lb long bed); this page uses the owner's manual figures.
What is the payload of a 2015 Tacoma?
Toyota's 2015 brochure lists up to 1,440 lb for the 2.7L (Access Cab PreRunner, automatic) and up to 1,500 lb for the V6 (Access Cab PreRunner, automatic), down to 1,175 lb for the Double Cab 2.7L 4x2 and 1,215 lb for the Double Cab V6 4x4 long bed.
How big is the gas tank on a 2015 Tacoma?
21.1 gallons.
How long is a 2015 Tacoma?
208.1 in for Access Cab and Double Cab short-bed trucks, and 221.3 in for the Double Cab long bed, according to the 2015 owner's manual.
Sources: 2015 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual, from Nov. 2014 production (OM04009U; capacities, trailer weight ratings, tires), 2015 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual, through Oct. 2014 production (OM04001U; same specifications), 2015 Toyota Tacoma Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2015 Toyota Tacoma brochure (horsepower, torque, curb weight, payload, engine and wheel availability), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.