2023 Toyota Tacoma
4 recalls · 45 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
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 22...
Consequence & Remedy
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.
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...
Consequence & Remedy
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.
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 & Remedy
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.
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....
Consequence & Remedy
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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | Air Bags | I got into a head-on collision with a cement center median going roughly 45-50MPH after fishtailing on black ice. My air... | Yes | No |
| 03/09/2026 | Electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System | On February 16 I started my vehicle to drive home from work and the vehicle threw multiple error codes and shutdown whil... | No | No |
| 03/03/2026 | Engine | Oil cap went loosed and fell off after a few hundred miles of driving. This is a very common thing in 2023 Toyota tacoma... | No | No |
| 01/14/2026 | Engine | Deep knocking noise they call the taco tick is actually the a problem with the motor. There is an issue valve train and ... | No | No |
| 12/15/2025 | Steering,electrical System,service Brakes | On June 20, 2025, my 2023 Toyota Tacoma (VIN [XXX] ed a sudden loss of effective braking during normal driving condition... | No | No |
| 12/09/2025 | Power Train | The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign... | No | No |
| 11/16/2025 | Air Bags | On November 14, 2025, at approximately 0200 hours, in Fresno, California, I was driving southbound on Highway 99 at appr... | No | No |
| 09/23/2025 | Unknown or Other | 61/2 INCH SCREEN WENT BLANK on start up. Did not reappear until I got home and stopped and restarted car engine. Have ... | No | No |
| 07/28/2025 | Steering,power Train,electrical System | The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was inf... | No | No |
| 07/24/2025 | Visibility/Wiper | Passenger side windshield washer nozzle sprays the lower part of the hood. Only a little of the stream reaches the winds... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 45.
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has a Safety Score of 33/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 3 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Toyota dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).