2023 Toyota Tacoma Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma. Part of Generation 3 — 2016–2023.

20222024
Complaints
62
per 10K Sold
2.6
US Sales
234,768
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2023 Toyota Tacoma Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#19 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:15,150 mi
Fires:1
#28 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:2,000 mi
#37 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:21,767 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma.

Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
15,150
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,000
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,767
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
18,844
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,580
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Toyota Tacoma

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~611,158 vehicles.

25V040000Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette · Steering:column
~1,716 affected

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."

24V152000Power Train:axle Assembly
~381,199 affected

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.

23V480000Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette · Steering:column
~152,927 affected

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."

22V520000Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor
~75,316 affected

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."

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2023 Toyota Tacoma — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has 62 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 15,150 mi); Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 2,000 mi); Steering Defects (7 complaints, avg 21,767 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 15,535 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma include 4 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 611,158 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Tacoma reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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