2023 Toyota Tacoma
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 53
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 53 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 177 |
| 1996 | 253 |
| 1997 | 131 |
| 1998 | 300 |
| 1999 | 249 |
| 2000 | 210 |
| 2001 | 396 |
| 2002 | 333 |
| 2003 | 360 |
| 2004 | 415 |
| 2005 | 707 |
| 2006 | 782 |
| 2007 | 541 |
| 2008 | 448 |
| 2009 | 519 |
| 2010 | 293 |
| 2011 | 186 |
| 2012 | 295 |
| 2013 | 125 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 102 |
| 2016 | 323 |
| 2017 | 243 |
| 2018 | 208 |
| 2019 | 217 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 154 |
| 2025 | 113 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
23% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing fuel gauge.
Show complaint excerpts
The owner and operator of the vehicle, stated that they were driving the vehicle on the Interstate when they noticed white smoke and ashes emanating from the steering column.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-19
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V152000 (POWER TRAIN).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04
Also filed under Steering and service brakes, hydraulic
Steering
17% · 9 reportsEngine
15% · 8 reportsAir bags
15% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On November 14, 2025, at approximately 0200 hours, in Fresno, California, I was driving southbound on Highway 99 at approximately 70 mph using cruise control. It was raining heavily at the time, and visibility was significantly reduced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-16
The contact owned a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75-80 MPH, he fell asleep behind the wheel when the vehicle proceeded through a wired fence and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-05
My vehicle was T-boned while driving through an intersection. After being hit, my vehicle continued moving forward, but the brakes would not engage or work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-29
Also filed under Service brakes
Power train
13% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-09-15Child seat22V520000 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.
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.
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2023-09-08Air bags, steering23V480000 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...
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.
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2024-04-17Power train24V152000 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.
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2025-03-17Air bags, steering25V040000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V520000 · Child seat
- Recall 23V480000 · Air bags, steering
- Recall 24V152000 · Power train
- Recall 25V040000 · Air bags, steering
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- Is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Toyota Tacoma is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.