KnownCarProblems2023 Toyota Tacoma Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the electrical (22% of complaints). It is 26th of 27 Tacoma model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2023 Toyota Tacoma problems
Electrical
12 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that upon refueling, the fuel gauge indicated that there was 1/8 tank full, even though the fuel tank was full. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the…
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced due to an oil leak. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the…
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 19%Steering
9 complaints · 17%The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving maintenance by a local dealer, the technician became aware of a leak coming from the steering wheel. The technician stated that he needed to verify the vehicle a second time to confirm if the failure was a manufacturerâs…
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced due to an oil leak. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the…
Engine
9 complaints · 17%Parts named most often: cooling system.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started jerking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be…
Air bags
8 complaints · 15%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. The contact sustained soreness to his neck. No medical attention was…
Transmission
7 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced due to an oil leak. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the…
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA campaign number: 24v152000 (power train). The contact became aware of a weld splatter and that the nuts were rusted. The dealer marked the vehicle repaired; however, the contact stated that the repair was…
Brakes
6 complaints · 11%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, the brake pedal was firm, and the vehicle was violently vibrating. Several unknown warning lights were…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Toyota Tacoma recalls
Air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Transmission: axle assembly
Risk: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Child Seat: vehicle latch anchor
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Toyota Tacoma
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (12 complaints); other or unspecified (10 complaints); steering (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 29, 2025 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Toyota Tacoma?
- It is 26th of 27 Tacoma model years by number of complaints, with 54 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.