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2017 Toyota Tacoma: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, most recently filed November 2020. Owners have filed 239 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 5campaigns 1 fuel pump · 1 brake · 1 equipment Source: NHTSA Complaints 239filed Owner reports, 2013–2022 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 4★overall ★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 21mpg combined $3,110/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 3.5 L 6-cyl· 6-speed automatic 7 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V682000 Filed Nov 4, 2020

Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
92.2% repairedof 1,525,742 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V211000 Filed Apr 3, 2018

Brake Assist Vacuum Pump may Fail

Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · vacuum
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
Consequence
A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
88.7% repairedof 6,046 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V831000 Filed Dec 20, 2017

Incorrect Load Information on Label/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
93.2% repairedof 649 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V356000 Filed Jun 1, 2017

Crank Position Sensor Malfunction may cause Stall

Engine
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.
86.3% repairedof 31,824 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V285000 Filed Apr 27, 2017

Rear Differential may Leak

Power train · driveline · differential unit
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.
Consequence
If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.
86.8% repairedof 227,732 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (239)

239 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

12involved a crash
6involved a fire
9injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 239.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2017 compares with other Tacoma years

Best and worst Tacoma years →
125 93 101 323 239 206 218 87 80 59
2013201420152016201720182019202020212022
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★☆
RolloverRollover risk 14.7%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 Toyota Tacoma pu/cc 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined

21
mpg combined
19
city
24
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,200
CO₂ tailpipe
431 g/mi
EPA class
Small Pickup Trucks

What it costs you to run

$3,110per year
$259per month
714gallons a year

Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2017 Toyota Tacoma configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 24 / 21$3,200431
2.7 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 23 / 21$3,200427
3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$3,350446
2.7 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualPart-time 4-Wheel Drive19 / 21 / 20$3,350448
2.7 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive19 / 22 / 20$3,350441
3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manualPart-time 4-Wheel Drive17 / 21 / 18$3,700481
3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manualPart-time 4-Wheel Drive17 / 20 / 18$3,700483

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Tacoma years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2018 Toyota Tacoma report206 complaints · 3 campaigns →2016 Toyota Tacoma report323 complaints · 4 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2017 Toyota Tacoma FAQ

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 20V682000 (fuel pump), 18V211000 (brake), 17V831000 (equipment), 17V356000 (engine), 17V285000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2017 Toyota Tacoma problems?

Owners filed 239 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (68), Engine (36), Unknown or other (35) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma get?

EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 19 city, 24 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2017 Toyota Tacoma get?

NHTSA rated the 2017 Toyota Tacoma pu/cc 2wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (14.7% rollover risk).

How does the 2017 Tacoma compare with other years?

Among the 2013–2021 Toyota Tacoma model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (80) and the 2016 the most (323). The 2017 drew 239. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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