This page covers 5 recalls, 46 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma.
18–20 mpg combined
11.8–13.1 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2023 Tacoma spread across a few systems, with the electrical system and engine drawing the most reports. On the electrical side, owners describe multiple warning lights appearing simultaneously followed by unexpected shutdowns while driving, sometimes requiring a tow. Several owners report the vehicle failing to restart after these events, and the problem recurring even after dealer service. Engine complaints include a persistent knocking or ticking noise that owners associate with the valve train and timing components, along with at least a few reports of oil caps loosening or falling off at low mileage. Airbag complaints, while fewer in number, involve owners reporting that airbags did not deploy during collisions they describe as significant impacts. Some of those owners also mention difficulty sourcing replacement airbag parts through dealers.
46
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has 5 recalls, the most serious being an axle shaft that can separate from the axle housing, causing sudden loss of vehicle stability and reduced braking that raises the risk of a crash.
Two recalls cover the driver's airbag clockspring, the component that keeps the airbag circuit connected through steering wheel rotation. A wiring fault can deactivate the driver's airbag so it does not deploy in a crash, and a prior repair attempt for this issue did not fully resolve the problem for some vehicles. There is also a child seat anchor concern: one or more welds on the upper anchor points may be insufficient, which can allow a child seat to shift or pull free during a hard stop or crash. On a smaller number of trucks, the tire and loading information label may display incorrect data, which can lead to improper tire inflation, wrong tire or rim selection, or overloading, any of which can cause poor handling or a tire failure.
At a glance
What can fail
A weld inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be incomplete, causing an electrical connection to separate and disable the driver's air bag.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire and loading information label may contain incorrect information, potentially causing overloading, improper tire inflation, or mismatched rims and tires, which could result in poor handling or tire failure.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where they will inspect and replace the tire and loading information label if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The axle shaft can separate from the axle housing when debris causes the fasteners that hold it in place to come loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the retaining nuts if needed, and repair or replace any damaged parts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A weak weld inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may fail, causing the electrical connection to break and disable the driver's air bag.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the spiral cable assembly and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Welds in the upper child seat anchors may be weak or incomplete, potentially reducing the anchor's ability to secure a child restraint safely.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld them as needed to ensure proper strength.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
