Model year guide

2023 Toyota Tacoma

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Toyota Tacoma is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

2023 Toyota Tacoma at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints54
Combined18–21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2023 Toyota Tacoma recalls 4

Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette NHTSA Campaign #25V040000 · manufacturer #25TA02/25LA02 · 29/01/2025

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 …

Fix: 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 NHTSA Campaign #24V152000 · manufacturer #24TB05 / 24TA05 · 27/02/2024

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.

Fix: 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 rec…

Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette NHTSA Campaign #23V480000 · manufacturer #23TA08/ 23LA02 · 12/07/2023

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…

Fix: 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 NHTSA Campaign #22V520000 · manufacturer #22TB09/ 22TA09 · 21/07/2022

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."

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2023 Toyota Tacoma common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2023 Toyota Tacoma MPG & running costs

Combined18–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,417
EPA size classSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,083 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Toyota Tacoma costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,085
Fuel only$17,085
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

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2023 Toyota Tacoma — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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

Across all 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, steering, air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma get?

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.