Salvage & auction history — 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA

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Full vehicle specifications

Make: TOYOTA
Model: Tacoma
Model year: 2012
Series: GRN250L
Body style: Pickup
Vehicle type: TRUCK
Drive train: 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 4 L
Engine power: 236 hp
Engine model: 1GR-FE
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR MFG DE BAJA CALIFORNIA S DE RL DE CV
Assembly country: MEXICO
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

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Recalls and crash ratings

7 recall campaigns on record

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSJul 2017
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.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEFeb 2014
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.
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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSAug 2014
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."
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.

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TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIREOct 2013
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 nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. These lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVEJan 2013
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.
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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSApr 2012
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.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 4 of 5 stars
Frontal: 3 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD — one of 6 rated variants of this model

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Typical TOYOTA TACOMA salvage value

$5,345

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Auction history

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Earlier sale cycles

The same lot number ran before on these dates — typically sold on approval, refused, and re-run.

Sep 4, 2026Copart USA · #64257516$8,700
Sep 1, 2026Copart USA · #64257516$1,200
Aug 28, 2026Copart USA · #64257516$3,600
Aug 25, 2026Copart USA · #64257516$2,100
Aug 21, 2026Copart USA · #64257516$8,100
Aug 18, 2026Copart USA · #64257516$2,450

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