Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
Rear Axle Shaft Separation
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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 May Not Secure Properly/FMVSS 225
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (54)
54 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 54 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 22.2% |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 18.5% |
| Steering | 9 | 16.7% |
| Air bags | 8 | 14.8% |
| Engine | 8 | 14.8% |
| Power train | 7 | 13% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 11.1% |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 3.7% |
| Suspension | 2 | 3.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 3.7% |
How 2023 compares with other Tacoma years
Best and worst Tacoma years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 239 | 5 |
| 2018 | 206 | 3 |
| 2019 | 218 | 4 |
| 2020 | 87 | 1 |
| 2021 | 80 | 0 |
| 2022 | 59 | 3 |
| 2023 | 54 | 4 |
| 2024 | 152 | 5 |
| 2025 | 100 | 5 |
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
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
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Toyota Tacoma pu/cc 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 431 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
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
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 431 |
| 2.7 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 23 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 22 / 20 | $3,350 | 448 |
| 2.7 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 22 / 20 | $3,350 | 441 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 21 / 18 | $3,700 | 481 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 20 / 18 | $3,700 | 483 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2023 Toyota Tacoma FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 25V040000 (air bag), 24V152000 (power train), 23V480000 (air bag), 22V520000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Toyota Tacoma problems?
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (12), Unknown or other (10), Steering (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 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 2023 Toyota Tacoma get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 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 2023 Tacoma compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Toyota Tacoma model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (80) and the 2017 the most (239). The 2023 drew 54. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.