2023 Toyota Tacoma Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 54 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2023 Toyota Tacoma

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

4 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Toyota Tacoma (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Child Seat: Vehicle Latch Anchor

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…

NHTSA #22V520000

🔧 Steering: Column

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….

NHTSA #23V480000

🔧 Power Train: Axle Assembly

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…

NHTSA #24V152000

🔧 Steering: Column

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….

NHTSA #25V040000

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Most Common Problems — 2023 Toyota Tacoma

Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Air Bags

Engine

Power Train

Visibility/wiper

Service Brakes

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Toyota Tacoma — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Toyota Tacoma

Is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recall campaigns and 54 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have?

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma are: Steering, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma safe to buy?

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Toyota Tacoma should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Tacoma are: 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.