2023 Toyota Tacoma
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 12 of 54 complaints (22%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 57 in 2022 to 54 in 2023.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2023 gas-powered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,950–3,450 | 2,950–3,450 | 2,950–3,450 | 2,600–3,100 | 2,700–3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–21 | 18–21 | 18–21 | 20–24 | 20–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17–20 / 20–24 | 17–20 / 20–24 | 17–20 / 20–24 | 18–23 / 23–26 | 18–23 / 23–26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 423–483 | 423–483 | 423–483 | 379–452 | 380–452 | |
| Complaints filed | 80 | 57 | 54 | 145 | 93 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 9 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 10 | 5 | 32 | 6 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
Electrical: 12 of 54 NHTSA complaints (22%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma get?
EPA rates it 18–21 MPG combined across 6 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
EPA estimates $2,950–$3,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 19 mpg | 24 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 431 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 23 mpg | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 423 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 448 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | 18 mpg (low) | $3,450 (high) | 481 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $3,450 (high) | 483 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 441 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 8 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
STEERING:COLUMN; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE · Campaign 25V040000 · Jan 30, 2025
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · Campaign 24V152000 · Feb 28, 2024
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
STEERING:COLUMN; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE · Campaign 23V480000 · Jul 13, 2023
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR · Campaign 22V520000 · Jul 21, 2022
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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 Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.