2012 TOYOTA Tacoma TRN240L/TRN245L/GRN245L — VIN 5TFUU4EN8CX030442
VIN 5TFUU4EN8CX030442 decodes to a 2012 TOYOTA Tacoma TRN240L/TRN245L/GRN245L pickup with a 4.0L V-Shaped 6-cylinder engine, assembled in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA). NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2012 TOYOTA Tacoma model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
2012 TOYOTA Tacoma TRN240L/TRN245L/GRN245L specifications decoded from VIN 5TFUU4EN8CX030442
| VIN | 5TFUU4EN8CX030442 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | TOYOTA |
| Model | Tacoma |
| Trim / series | TRN240L/TRN245L/GRN245L |
| Body style | Pickup |
| Engine | 4.0L V-Shaped 6-cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| GVWR | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| Plant of assembly | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, TEXAS, INC. |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK |
Source: NHTSA vPIC, the manufacturer-submitted build record. Decoded 2026-08-20.
Safety recalls for the 2012 TOYOTA Tacoma
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2012 TOYOTA Tacoma model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- 17V425000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: 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.
- 14V054000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: 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
- 14V475000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: 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
- 13V494000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE: 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.
- 13V014000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE: 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;
How to check VIN 5TFUU4EN8CX030442 before you buy
- Confirm the VIN reads 5TFUU4EN8CX030442 — Check the 17-character VIN through the bottom-left corner of the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb sticker and confirm it matches 5TFUU4EN8CX030442 exactly.
- Review the free NHTSA build record — Compare the decoded specs above — 2012, TOYOTA, Tacoma, Pickup, 4.0L V-Shaped 6-cylinder — against the listing. A mismatch on trim, engine or body style is a red flag.
- Check open safety recalls — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2012 TOYOTA Tacoma model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
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What the free decode does not include
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Frequently asked questions
What vehicle is VIN 5TFUU4EN8CX030442?
VIN 5TFUU4EN8CX030442 is a 2012 TOYOTA Tacoma TRN240L/TRN245L/GRN245L built in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA), according to the NHTSA vPIC build record.
Does the 2012 TOYOTA Tacoma have open recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2012 TOYOTA Tacoma model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
How do I get the full history for VIN 5TFUU4EN8CX030442?
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Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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