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2023 Toyota Tacoma reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma holds 54 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 14 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Tacoma years here — under the median of the other years, which is 17. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Column, Axle assembly, and Vehicle latch anchor.

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
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Complaints

54

Per year

14

Recalls

4

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (12 of 54), then Steering (9) and Air bags (8). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 5 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Tacoma has 58 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2024 has 149 complaints, 50 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Toyota Tacoma. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall steering, column 2025-01-29 · NHTSA campaign 25V040000
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."
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.
Recall powertrain, axle assembly 2024-02-27 · NHTSA campaign 24V152000
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.
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.
Recall steering, column 2023-07-12 · NHTSA campaign 23V480000
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."
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.
Recall child seat, vehicle latch anchor 2022-07-21 · NHTSA campaign 22V520000
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."
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.

Complaints by component (54 total)

Electrical system
12
Steering
9
Air bags
8
Engine
8
Powertrain
7
Service brakes
5
Exterior lighting
2
Speed control
2
Suspension
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Back-over prevention
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seats
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

5

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

102023162024152025132026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Check BSM light came on Dealer found chafed wiring harness"
    Electrical system, Lane departure · filed 2026-09-09
  • "After initial start of engine and at idle there is surge of the engine and lunge forward while in drive. The danger is unexpected forward movement of the truck when pulling forward at idle by lunging forward with risk…"
    Speed control · filed 2026-08-28
  • "On XXX I was driving on [XXX] at about 70mph, when the rear drivers side window on a 2023 Toyota tacoma crew cab shattered suddenly. If someone had been sitting in the backseat when this occurred they could have been…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-17
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the transmission failed to operate properly while driving 35 MPH and attempting to accelerate. While driving uphill or downhill, the transmission was slow…"
    Powertrain, Speed control · filed 2026-08-10
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V152000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel was firm,…"
    Steering, Hydraulic brakes, Electrical system · filed 2026-08-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Tacoma two-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 23 21 MPG $3100
Tacoma two-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Tacoma four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 18 22 20 MPG $3250
Tacoma four-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 22 20 MPG $3250
Tacoma four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 17 21 18 MPG $3600
Tacoma four-wheel drive D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO 3.5L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 17 20 18 MPG $3600

Specs and fitment

3rd generation, 2016–2023
Body styles Access Cab, Double Cab
Oil 0W-20 (2.7L 4-cyl and 3.5L V6)
Tire size 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R18 or 265/70R18 (trim-dependent)
Towing capacity 6,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Early third-generation production drew several Toyota safety recalls. NHTSA campaign 17V-285 (Toyota H0G) covers certain 2016-2017 Tacomas where oil may leak from the rear differential carrier joint; low oil can seize the differential and cause a loss of control. Campaign 17V-356 (Toyota H0H) covers certain 2016-2017 six-cylinder Tacomas whose crank position sensor may fail and stall the engine. NHTSA campaign 15V-656 (Toyota F0T) covers a small batch of 2016 Tacomas built in August-September 2015 with incorrect bolts on the driver knee air bag module, which can affect air bag performance in a crash.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma holds 54 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 14 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Tacoma years here — under the median of the other years, which is 17. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Column, Axle assembly, and Vehicle latch anchor.

What are common problems with a 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (12 of 54), then Steering (9) and Air bags (8). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 5 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Tacoma has 58 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2024 has 149 complaints, 50 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Toyota Tacoma been recalled?

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 2023 Toyota Tacoma with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Toyota Tacoma get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma is 19.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Tacoma?

3rd generation (2016-2023).

How much can a Toyota Tacoma tow?

Published maximums vary by generation, cab, engine, and equipment; many recent U.S. specs list up to 6,500 lb when properly equipped.

When did the 4th-generation Tacoma start?

The 2024 model year (4th generation) followed the 2016-2023 3rd generation in the U.S. lineup.