Defect Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma is associated with 238 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 46 reports (19% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.5l 6-cyl and 2.7l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 to 21 MPG combined. The 2017 Toyota Tacoma belongs to the 3rd generation (N300) Tacoma platform spanning model years 2016–2023.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 238 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (46 / 19%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 12 crash / 6 fire / 7 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 18–21 MPG (7 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2WD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Tacoma 2WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 MPG | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 19 MPG | 21 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 MPG | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 17 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD Double Cab Off-Road | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 17 MPG | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC 2WD | 14.7% | ||||
| PU/EC 2WD | 14.7% | ||||
| PU/CC 4WD | 19.1% | ||||
| PU/EC 4WD | 19.1% |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Toyota Tacoma models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
Summary of 238 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2017 Toyota Tacoma problems & component breakdown (67 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
Defect Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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