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2023 Toyota Tacoma: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2023 Toyota Tacoma — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most truck.
Owners filed 48 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 69% of 2023 trucks. Air Bags leads the reports (17%). 4 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2023 trucks, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
48
Reports to NHTSA, 2023
Safety recalls
4
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
20
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 69% of 2023 trucks
The bar is this car's percentile among 2023 trucks by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (17% of 48 reports), followed by steering (17%).
+ 4 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 48 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11747822, ODI 11732718, ODI 11728415, ODI 11542736, ODI 11519541.
Recalls(4)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
SteeringDec 2023 · 23V480000Details +Close −
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
Child Seat · 22V520000Details +Close −
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."
Risk: An insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.
Power Train · 24V152000Details +Close −
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.
Risk: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.
Steering · 25V040000Details +Close −
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD NHTSA source
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2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD NHTSA source
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2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD NHTSA source
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2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD NHTSA source
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Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 | 23 | 21 |
| Tacoma 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 | 24 | 21 |
| Tacoma 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 | 22 | 20 |
| Tacoma 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 | 22 | 20 |
| Tacoma 4WD D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO | 3.5L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 17 | 20 | 18 |
| Tacoma 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 17 | 21 | 18 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2023 Toyota Tacoma: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
Owners filed 48 NHTSA complaints about the 2023 Toyota Tacoma — fewer complaints than 69% of comparable 2023 trucks, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (17% of complaints) and steering (17%).
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have?
4 recalls have been issued that affect the 2023 Toyota Tacoma, covering components such as steering. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Toyota Tacoma between 18 and 21 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.