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P2445 on TOYOTA TACOMA

AIR System Pump Stuck Off Bank 1

NHTSA Reports
4
Severity
Medium
Most Affected
2012, 2015
Crashes / Fires
0 / 0
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database · SAE J2012

What P2445 Means on Your TOYOTA TACOMA

P2445 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: AIR System Pump Stuck Off Bank 1. This code relates to the powertrain system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

4 TOYOTA TACOMA owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2012-2015. Most reports come from the 2012, 2015 model years.

Real TOYOTA TACOMA Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"At less then 50k miles on the odometer and 900 miles from home my truck decided to get a check engine light and trac off light caused by codes p2440 and p2442 and p2445. merry christmas to me. these codes put me into limp mode while on the freeway in snowy and icy conditions."

— 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA owner · UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE · Filed 12/23/2017

"Cel code p2442,p2445 dealership says the air switching valve needs to be replaced. i have 75k miles on truck."

— 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 03/09/2017

"2012 tacoma with 91,000 miles: while leaving work and trying to accelerate onto highway the "check engine" and "trac off" lights illuminated. vehicle went into "limp mode" and would not go faster than 35 mph. i had to quickly pull off the road as to not cause an accident."

— 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA owner · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE · Filed 12/13/2016

"I was driving straight away going up a slight hill on the hwy excelling and pressing the gas pedal when the power suddenly dropped and went down to 20 mph while i pressed the gas pedal even more the engine sounded like it was revving but the speed stayed at 20 mph or less."

— 2015 TOYOTA TACOMA owner · ENGINE · Filed 02/01/2016

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

3
'12
1
'15

Common Causes on TOYOTA TACOMA

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

UNKNOWN or OTHER,ENGINE 25%
POWER TRAIN 25%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE 25%
ENGINE 25%

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P2445 mean on a TOYOTA TACOMA?
P2445 indicates: AIR System Pump Stuck Off Bank 1. This is a powertrain code. 4 TOYOTA TACOMA owners have reported this to NHTSA.
What are the most common causes of P2445 on TOYOTA TACOMA?
Based on 4 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Unknown Or Other,Engine, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.
Is P2445 serious on my TOYOTA TACOMA?
Of 4 NHTSA reports for this code on TOYOTA TACOMA, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.
What should I do if my TOYOTA TACOMA shows P2445?
1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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