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The 2023 Toyota Tacoma is associated with 52 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 7 reports (13% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 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 2023 Toyota Tacoma belongs to the 3rd generation (N300) Tacoma platform spanning model years 2016–2023.

Platform Architecture: 3rd Generation (N300) • Production Span: 2016–2023 • Lifecycle Note: Pre-Facelift (2016–2019) / Facelift (2020–2023)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 52 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (7 / 13%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 5 crash / 1 fire / 5 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 18–21 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 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) 20 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Tacoma 4WD 3.5L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 18 MPG 22 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 D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO 3.5L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 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%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Toyota Tacoma models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

Summary of 52 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
52
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
5
Total Injuries
5

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Air Bags 6 complaints (3 crashes)
Engine 6 complaints
Electrical System 4 complaints
Powertrain 4 complaints
Steering 3 complaints

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 2023 Toyota Tacoma problems & component breakdown (27 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V040000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:COLUMN

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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #24V152000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #23V480000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:COLUMN

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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2023 Toyota Tacoma recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Toyota Tacoma

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have?

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 4 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

NHTSA records list 52 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 7 filings (13% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2023 Toyota Tacoma defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Toyota Tacoma earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 4 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma range from 18 to 21 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

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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