--- title: "tacoma tailgate lock — Niche Verdict: Skip it (50/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/tacoma-tailgate-lock" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:33:45.558Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($81K/yr) — tacoma tailgate lock doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($81K/yr) — tacoma tailgate lock doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "tacoma tailgate lock — Niche Verdict: Skip it (50/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **tacoma tailgate lock** **Skip it****50/100 ** a small market ($81K/yr) — tacoma tailgate lock doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$81K** **Growth (1y)** **+214.3%** **Products** **28** **Brands** **12** was 14 a year ago **Sellers** **82** **Price range** **$15.23–$134.70** **Returns** **4.6%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **4** ×0.30 Growth **78** ×0.30 Competition **66** ×0.20 Quality gap **59** ×0.10 Returns **63** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +214.3% year over year. 1K746Spike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4× ## **Competition** - Cali Raised LED23% - Pop & Lock19% - Lemervale16% - Klutchtech15% - McGard10% - GrteRokky7% - Other (6 brands)10% The top 5 products take 45% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 12 brands and 82 sellers compete here. **Brands** **12 **▼falling was 14 a year ago **Sellers** **82** **Top 5 brand share** **83%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Cali Raised LED Tailgate Theft Protector Made in USA for 2024+ Tacoma](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/317fwCiooBL.jpg) [**Cali Raised LED Tailgate Theft Protector Made in USA for 2024+ Tacoma**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMYF72GT) Cali Raised LED$29.164.5★4113%▲rising 2 ![McGard 76029 Premium Pick-up Truck Tailgate Lock Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XtVvOUSlL.jpg) [**McGard 76029 Premium Pick-up Truck Tailgate Lock Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043SCBD4) McGard$27.304.4★6,13410%▼falling 3 ![Universal Tailgate Lock for Trucks Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma Quick Install with Keys Tailgate Security Accessory](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mElaBI9jL.jpg) [**Universal Tailgate Lock for Trucks Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma Quick Install with Keys Tailgate Security Accessory**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXFVJ94) Lemervale$37.454.0★478%▲rising 4 ![Pop & Lock Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock Power Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock with Plug & Play T-Harness Fits Tacoma/Tundra 2016-2023 Models (PL8547TAC)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51W6TbC3GiL.jpg) [**Pop & Lock Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock Power Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock with Plug & Play T-Harness Fits Tacoma/Tundra 2016-2023 Models (PL8547TAC)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T59YR22) Pop & Lock$134.704.5★5737%▼falling 5 ![Cali Raised LED Tailgate Theft Protector Made in USA for Tacoma 2016-23](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31brBLPCj2L.jpg) [**Cali Raised LED Tailgate Theft Protector Made in USA for Tacoma 2016-23**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMYFCM7T) Cali Raised LED$28.734.4★217%▲rising 6 ![GrteRokky Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Compatible for Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023 Truck Bed Tailgate Lock with Keys Made by Zinc Alloy - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jENoiI+pL.jpg) [**GrteRokky Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Compatible for Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023 Truck Bed Tailgate Lock with Keys Made by Zinc Alloy - Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BD7JQN3N) GrteRokky$45.304.4★1616%▼falling 7 ![Klutchtech Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2024 2025 2026+ Truck Bed Tailgate Locks Protector Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Accessories 2026-2024 (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Kq325ACgL.jpg) [**Klutchtech Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2024 2025 2026+ Truck Bed Tailgate Locks Protector Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Accessories 2026-2024 (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTY6XX3R) Klutchtech$28.984.6★536%▲rising 8 ![Pop & Lock PL5500 Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock 20052015 Manual Handle Replacement Includes 2 Keys Anti-Theft Truck Bed Security Easy Installation Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EO5dlvNeL.jpg) [**Pop & Lock PL5500 Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock 20052015 Manual Handle Replacement Includes 2 Keys Anti-Theft Truck Bed Security Easy Installation Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFW5V46) Pop & Lock$89.114.5★1,3495%▼falling 9 ![Klutchtech Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2024 2025 2026+ Truck Bed Tailgate Locks Protector Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Accessories 2026-2024](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wDDDu9SbL.jpg) [**Klutchtech Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2024 2025 2026+ Truck Bed Tailgate Locks Protector Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Accessories 2026-2024**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLXC9YB8) Klutchtech$26.864.6★535%▲rising 10 ![Pop & Lock PL5400 Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock 20052015 Manual Anti-Theft Tailgate Lock Bolt Codeable Easy Install (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31pNBoUFsZL.jpg) [**Pop & Lock PL5400 Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock 20052015 Manual Anti-Theft Tailgate Lock Bolt Codeable Easy Install (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HLK77YO) Pop & Lock$101.424.4★2,3454%▲rising 11 ![Lemervale Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma - Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Pickup Tailgate Theft Protector Quick Bolt-On Install](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31753KWcsHL.jpg) [**Lemervale Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma - Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Pickup Tailgate Theft Protector Quick Bolt-On Install**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYDQ9ZWB) Lemervale$29.344.6★104%▲rising 12 ![Cali Raised LED Theft Protector Made in USA Anti Theft Tacoma 2005-15](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21cV016blfL.jpg) [**Cali Raised LED Theft Protector Made in USA Anti Theft Tacoma 2005-15**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMYC25T6) Cali Raised LED$29.434.9★114%▲rising 13 ![CNC Aluminum Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Compatible with 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Security Truck Bed Tail Gate Lock Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WPJeuWEvL.jpg) [**CNC Aluminum Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Compatible with 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Security Truck Bed Tail Gate Lock Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F48GKKM8) ustintec$24.003.9★263%▼falling 14 ![Lemervale Tailgate Lock Anti-Theft Protector for Toyota Tacoma 2024 2025 2026 - Stainless Steel Truck Bed Security Hinge Bracket Fit for Toyota Tacoma Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310fHdOCKUL.jpg) [**Lemervale Tailgate Lock Anti-Theft Protector for Toyota Tacoma 2024 2025 2026 - Stainless Steel Truck Bed Security Hinge Bracket Fit for Toyota Tacoma Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYDMQKNK) Lemervale$24.183.6★173%▲rising 15 ![Tavaski Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Truck Bed Tailgate Locks with Key Zinc Alloy Easy to Install -Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312tlkneipL.jpg) [**Tavaski Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Truck Bed Tailgate Locks with Key Zinc Alloy Easy to Install -Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QKJ6NGY) Tavaski$45.074.4★3752%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 28 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 28 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Cali Raised LED Tailgate Theft Protector Made in USA for 2024+ Tacoma](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/317fwCiooBL.jpg)**Cali Raised LED Tailgate Theft Protector Made in USA for 2024+ Tacoma** Cali Raised LED**$29.16**4.5★41 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMYF72GT) [![McGard 76029 Premium Pick-up Truck Tailgate Lock Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XtVvOUSlL.jpg)**McGard 76029 Premium Pick-up Truck Tailgate Lock Black** McGard**$27.30**4.4★6,134 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043SCBD4) [![Universal Tailgate Lock for Trucks Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma Quick Install with Keys Tailgate Security Accessory](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mElaBI9jL.jpg)**Universal Tailgate Lock for Trucks Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma Quick Install with Keys Tailgate Security Accessory** Lemervale**$37.45**4.0★47 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXFVJ94) [![Pop & Lock Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock Power Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock with Plug & Play T-Harness Fits Tacoma/Tundra 2016-2023 Models (PL8547TAC)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51W6TbC3GiL.jpg)**Pop & Lock Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock Power Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock with Plug & Play T-Harness Fits Tacoma/Tundra 2016-2023 Models (PL8547TAC)** Pop & Lock**$134.70**4.5★573 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T59YR22) [![Cali Raised LED Tailgate Theft Protector Made in USA for Tacoma 2016-23](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31brBLPCj2L.jpg)**Cali Raised LED Tailgate Theft Protector Made in USA for Tacoma 2016-23** Cali Raised LED**$28.73**4.4★21 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMYFCM7T) [![GrteRokky Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Compatible for Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023 Truck Bed Tailgate Lock with Keys Made by Zinc Alloy - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jENoiI+pL.jpg)**GrteRokky Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Compatible for Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023 Truck Bed Tailgate Lock with Keys Made by Zinc Alloy - Black** GrteRokky**$45.30**4.4★161 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BD7JQN3N) [![Klutchtech Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2024 2025 2026+ Truck Bed Tailgate Locks Protector Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Accessories 2026-2024 (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Kq325ACgL.jpg)**Klutchtech Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2024 2025 2026+ Truck Bed Tailgate Locks Protector Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Accessories 2026-2024 (Black)** Klutchtech**$28.98**4.6★53 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTY6XX3R) [![Pop & Lock PL5500 Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock 20052015 Manual Handle Replacement Includes 2 Keys Anti-Theft Truck Bed Security Easy Installation Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EO5dlvNeL.jpg)**Pop & Lock PL5500 Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock 20052015 Manual Handle Replacement Includes 2 Keys Anti-Theft Truck Bed Security Easy Installation Black** Pop & Lock**$89.11**4.5★1,349 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFW5V46) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Assembly/Installation**30% *“No issue installing”* **Size-Overall**15% *“Fit is perfect”* **Quality-Overall**12% *“The build quality feels solid”* **Value For Money**8% *“Good value”* **Ease Of Use**5% *“It's really cool with how straightforward”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“Works great just as advertised”* **Locking Mechanism**3% *“Super easy lock to keep your tailgate from getting swiped”* **Efficiency**3% *“Works good”* **Drop/Impact Protection**2% *“Protects against loosers”* **Design-Overall**2% *“great design”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**8% *“It is a small piece”* **Compatibility-Overall**8% *“The compatibility is still something I would be cautious about because I do not understand how the older version was even marketed for newer Tacomas when it clearly would not work”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**7% *“No instructions”* **Quality-Overall**6% *“It feels a bit cheap”* **Assembly/Installation**6% *“It took me a long time to over 10 minutes to install initially”* **Durability**5% *“could be defeated or broken easily”* **Value For Money**5% *“it might seem a bit pricey”* **Design-Overall**4% *“Poor design for security”* **Strength**4% *“the fragile bit makes it a no go”* **Defective Material/Parts**3% *“Item was sent not working”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall31% - Compatibility-Overall21% - Defective Material/Parts11% - Functionality-Overall5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Mechanism Issues5% - Locking Mechanism4% - Product Condition4% - Assembly/Installation4% - Value For Money3%