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2023 Toyota Tacoma recalls & problems

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has 4 safety recalls and 54 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints54filed by owners
Crashes · fires5 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2023 Toyota Tacoma in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Air bagsJan 29, 2025

Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Recall 25V0400001,716 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Components: Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette; Steering › Column

Power trainFeb 27, 2024

Axle assembly

Recall 24V152000381,199 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Air bagsJul 12, 2023

Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Recall 23V480000152,927 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Components: Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette; Steering › Column

Child seatJul 21, 2022

Vehicle latch anchor

Recall 22V52000075,316 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.1%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk14.7%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.1%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk14.7%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Toyota Tacoma NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2023 Toyota Tacoma NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Tacoma 2WD

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Tacoma 2WD

21mpg combined
City / highway20 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.7 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Tacoma 4WD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Tacoma 4WD

20mpg combined
City / highway19 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.7 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Tacoma 4WD

18mpg combined
City / highway17 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Tacoma 4WD D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO

18mpg combined
City / highway17 / 20 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical systemInstrument panel › Fuel gauge1201017,350 mi
Unknown or other10101—
Steering900032,500 mi
Air bags8504—
Engine8000—
Power train700020,369 mi
Service brakes5101—
Suspension2000—
Visibility/wiper2000—
Exterior lighting2000—
Vehicle speed control2000—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.