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All cars · Toyota Tacoma · 2023

2023 Toyota Tacoma. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index19100 = average car
Complaints54NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold234,768U.S. model year
Per 100K sold23complaints

Engines and drivetrains 5

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.7L 4-cylAuto (S6)RWD20 / 23 / 21Regular$2,950
2.7L 4-cylAuto (S6)4WD19 / 22 / 20Regular$3,100
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S6)RWD19 / 24 / 21Regular$2,950
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S6)4WD18 / 22 / 20Regular$3,100
3.5L 6-cylManual 6-spd4WD17 / 21 / 18Regular$3,450

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,000 and 31,200 miles. Median 19,100, from 10 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical22%
Steering17%
Airbags15%
Engine15%
Transmission & drivetrain13%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
5451503

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 25V040000 Jan 2025 Steering / Column

    Defect. 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, "Occu

    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.

  • 24V152000 Feb 2024 Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect. 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.

  • 23V480000 Jul 2023 Steering / Column

    Defect. 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.

  • 22V520000 Jul 2022 Child Seat / Vehicle Latch Anchor

    Defect. 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.

Manufacturer communications 74

Toyota filed 74 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…
  • Some customers have complained that the wireless functions of their Key Fob stop working

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

YouTube repair topics

96 videos about the 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma, 21.1M views.

TopicVideosViews
Driveshaft, axles & 4x46869K
Transmission & shifter5726K
Brakes & ABS1572K
Cooling system1156K
Steering & suspension2134K
Infotainment, battery & electrical1112K
Timing chain & engine161K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors159K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20202556238,806Fuel or ev drive system
20212254252,490Brakes
20221647237,323Transmission & drivetrain
20231954234,768Electrical
202485153192,813Transmission & drivetrain
202566109274,638Body structure

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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