2025 Toyota Tacoma
This 2025 Toyota Tacoma (VIN: 3TYKB5FN8ST017281) is a Salvage Title vehicle listed at IAA's Houston, TX location, Lot 41987056 last offered at auction on March 27, 2026. The vehicle sustained Front End as the primary damage zone. Secondary damage zone: Side. Specs: Blue exterior, 2.4L I-4 DI, DOHC, VVT, turbo, 278HP 4 Cyl-cylinder engine, 3,035 mi (Actual) on the odometer. Based on comparable retail sales, the estimated retail value is $49,875. 12 auction photos are available for inspection. Run a full damage report to get repair cost estimates, VIN history, parts sourcing, and a max bid recommendation before you bid.
2025 Toyota Tacoma Specifications & Auction Details
| VIN | 3TYKB5FN8ST017281 |
|---|---|
| IAA Lot # | 41987056 |
| Auction | IAA |
| Title | Salvage Title |
| Primary damage | Front End |
| Secondary damage | Side |
| Odometer | 3,035 mi (Actual) |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 DI, DOHC, VVT, turbo, 278HP |
| Cylinders | 4 Cyl |
| Exterior color | Blue |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Auction date | March 27, 2026 |
| Estimated retail value | $49,875 |
| Auction photos | 12 |
These details come from the IAA sale listing for this lot. Figures such as estimated retail value and current bid change as the sale approaches — confirm them against the auction before bidding. Repair cost, parts pricing, and a maximum bid for this specific vehicle are produced by a full damage report.
What Front End damage means on this 2025 Toyota Tacoma
IAA records Front End as the primary damage for this lot. Impact at the front. Beyond the bumper, hood, and lamps, front impacts commonly reach the radiator support, cooling pack, and — on harder hits — the frame rails and airbags.
A secondary damage zone of Side is also recorded. Impact to one flank. Side impacts often affect doors, the B-pillar, and side curtain airbags, and pillar damage is structural.
Damage codes are assigned by the seller as a broad category, not from a teardown, so the recorded zone is a starting point rather than a full account of what needs repairing. Hidden damage behind the visible impact is the single biggest cause of a rebuild going over budget. A full damage report works from the actual photos of this lot and returns line-item parts and labor, hidden-damage risk, and a maximum bid.
Title: this vehicle carries a Salvage Title. The title brand determines what it can be re-registered as, what it is worth once repaired, and in many states what inspection it must pass before it returns to the road — rules vary by state, so check your own state's requirements before bidding.
Odometer — 3,035 mi (Actual): The seller certifies this reading as the true mileage. This is the strongest of the odometer brands and the one that supports resale value.
What this 2025 Toyota Tacoma costs beyond the bid
Whatever this lot sells for is not what you pay. IAA adds buyer fees on top of the hammer price — a sliding-scale buyer fee, internet bidding fee, gate fee, and payment processing — and the total varies with the sale price, your membership tier, and how you pay. Work out the real number for this lot with the IAAI fee calculator before you set a limit.
Then add the costs that follow the sale: transport from Houston, TX to you (hauling cost guide), storage if you cannot collect quickly, parts and labor for the Front End damage above, and re-titling or inspection in your state. A full damage report puts a repair figure against this specific lot and returns a maximum bid that already has the repair side accounted for.
Auction History for VIN 3TYKB5FN8ST017281
1 recorded auction listing for VIN 3TYKB5FN8ST017281. AutoEstimatePro tracks every Copart and IAA auction appearance — lot numbers, sale dates, damage records, and bids — free, with no login required. Look up any other vehicle with the free salvage VIN check.
| Listing | Status | Bid |
|---|---|---|
| IAA Lot 41987056 | Auction ended March 27, 2026 · Houston, TX | — |
Common Questions About This Vehicle
How do I get a repair cost estimate for this 2025 Toyota Tacoma?
Upload the auction photos of this 2025 Toyota Tacoma (Lot 41987056) plus the VIN at AutoEstimatePro. Our system identifies every component affected by the reported Front End damage and produces a complete, shoppable line-item repair estimate.
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Every Damage Report includes: damage detection across all panels and components; line-item repair costs with parts and labor hours per item; real-time parts pricing from 200+ suppliers (eBay Motors, LKQ, Amazon, CarParts.com, OEM dealers); three max bid calculators — MFB (Max Flip Bid), MRB (Max Retail Bid), and MSB (Max Safe Bid); estimated retail and trade-in market value; full ROI and profit projection; OEM repair procedures and torque specs; YouTube repair video links matched to your exact damage; a transport cost estimator; a shoppable parts list with direct buy links; and a downloadable PDF.
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Can I get a max bid recommendation for this Toyota Tacoma?
Yes. Every report includes a Max Safe Bid (MSB) calculator that factors in repair cost, estimated retail value, and your desired profit margin so you never overpay at the IAAI auction.
Does AutoEstimatePro work for IAAI vehicles in TX?
Yes. AutoEstimatePro works with any Copart, IAA, or Manheim auction vehicle, including this one listed in Houston, TX. Upload the photos and VIN — we handle the rest.
What is the auction history for VIN 3TYKB5FN8ST017281?
This 2025 Toyota Tacoma (VIN 3TYKB5FN8ST017281) is listed as Lot 41987056 at IAAI. The full salvage auction history — lot numbers, sale dates, damage records, photos, and bids — is shown free on this page, no login required. You can check any other vehicle with AutoEstimatePro's free salvage VIN check.
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