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2022 Toyota Tacoma Specs

The 2022 Tacoma comes with a 159 hp 2.7L four-cylinder or a 278 hp 3.5L V6, in 4x2 or 4x4 form. Properly equipped, the V6 tows up to 6,800 lb and the truck is EPA-rated at up to 21 mpg combined.

2 versions · 3rd gen · Updated Sep 2026

Oil capacity
5.9–6.2 qt
by version ↓
Tire size
P245/75R16
MPG combined
21 mpg

Versions #versions

Compare versions #compare

2.7L 4-Cylinder 3.5L V6
Horsepower 159 hp 278 hp
Torque 180 lb-ft 265 lb-ft
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic / 6-speed manual
Oil capacity 6.2 qt 5.9 qt
Tire size P245/75R16 P245/75R16
MPG combined 21 mpg 21 mpg
Curb weight 3,915 lb 4,075 lb

Shared by all 2022 Tacomas #shared

Lug nut torque 83 lb-ft

Recalls #recalls

  • Axle shaft may separate from the axle housing

    NHTSA 24V152000 · Feb 27, 2024 · Rear axle

    Debris may keep the axle fasteners from being secured properly, so the axle shaft can separate from the housing.

  • Upper child seat anchor welds may be weak

    NHTSA 22V520000 · Jul 21, 2022 · Child seat anchors

    One or more welds on the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient.

  • Load capacity labels may fade

    NHTSA 22V310000 · Jun 5, 2022 · Labels

    The load-carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade until they are unreadable.

FAQ

What is the lug nut torque on a 2022 Toyota Tacoma?

Toyota specifies 83 lb-ft (113 N·m) for the wheel nuts.

How much can a 2022 Tacoma tow?

Up to 6,800 lb with the V6 and automatic as a 4x2, 6,400–6,500 lb as a 4x4, and 3,500 lb with the 2.7L four-cylinder.

How big is the gas tank on a 2022 Tacoma?

21.1 gallons.

Sources: 2022 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04037U), 2022 Toyota Tacoma brochure, EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Sep 2026.