2023 Toyota Tacoma recalls and problems
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has 4 safety recalls and 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2023 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2023 Toyota Tacoma recalls
Recall 25V-040: Air Bags, Steering
Problem: 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."
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Recall 24V-152: Power Train
Problem: 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.
Risk: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.
Recall 23V-480: Air Bags, Steering
Problem: 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."
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Recall 22V-520: Child Seat
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
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.
2023 Toyota Tacoma problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Air Bags | 8 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Service Brakes | 5 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer — 1
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge — 1
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 19,436 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2023 Toyota Tacoma complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Toyota Tacoma years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma: 25V-040 (air bags, steering), 24V-152 (power train), 23V-480 (air bags, steering), 22V-520 (child seat). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (12 reports), followed by unknown or other (10). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 19,436 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.