2023 Toyota Tacoma Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has a complaint index of 15, the second-lowest of any year, and earns a Best verdict compared to other Tacoma years. NHTSA lists 54 complaints, 4 recalls, 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries for this model year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 15/100
- #18 of 21 Tacoma years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 54
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18.5 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2023 Toyota Tacoma problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System13 (24%)
- Engine11 (20%)
- Other10 (19%)
- Steering9 (17%)
- Airbags8 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (13%)
- Brakes6 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (4%)
- Structure & Body2 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple crash reports, including a head-on collision and a run off the road at highway speed, at a median mileage of 18,844.
- Electrical system complaints describe smoke and fire emanating from the steering column area while driving on the interstate.
- Owners report wiring damage they attribute to rodents chewing soy-based wiring insulation, raising concern about safety-system reliability.
- Steering-related complaints reference delays in getting the recall spiral-cable repair parts from dealers.
- Visibility and camera complaints describe grainy, jumpy backup camera video and a windshield washer sprayer that misses the windshield.
- Suspension complaints describe steering wheel vibration between 60 and 80 mph confirmed by dealers as a rebalancing issue.
2023 Toyota Tacoma recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V040000Jan 29, 2025Airbags1,716 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette
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."
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.
- NHTSA 24V152000Feb 27, 2024Transmission & Powertrain381,199 vehicles
Power train:axle assembly
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.
- NHTSA 23V480000Jul 12, 2023Airbags152,927 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette
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.
2023 Toyota Tacoma fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Tacoma years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2023 Tacoma ranks among the better Tacoma years, with a complaint index of 15 and a Best verdict relative to other model years.
- What problems does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have?
- The top problem area is the electrical system, at 24% of complaints, followed by engine issues at 20% and steering at 17%. Owners also report airbag non-deployment in crashes.
- Does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 Tacoma, covering airbag spiral cable assemblies (two separate campaigns), a rear axle shaft issue, and insufficient welds on child seat anchors. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2023 Tacoma compare to other Tacoma years?
- The 2023 Tacoma's complaint index of 15 ranks 18th out of 21 model years from worst to best, putting it near the low end of complaint volume, well below years like 2024 (index 100) and 2009 (index 95).