NHTSA has received 53 owner complaints about the 2023 Toyota Tacoma, or 14.4 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.34, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #33 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 58% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 31% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2023-04-29 and 2026-08-28. Median delay from incident to filing: 24 days.
53Complaints
14.4Complaints per year on the road
0.34Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
4Recalls
11.3%Share involving a crash or fire
16Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2022) drew 12.2 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 54.2 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 26 complaints, 69% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Engine (17.0% of complaints), followed by Electrical (17.0%) and Transmission / powertrain (13.2%). Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “cause”, “power”, “right” and “engine”. 6 reports (11.3%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 16 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (30% of incidents). In the last 12 months 16 new complaints were filed, versus 14 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for this model year. 24% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.34
vs. other Toyota models0.42
vs. other 2023 models0.34
vs. other Midsize pickups0.69
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (26)0.31
Only the side window airbags deployed during a collision. There was no protection from the front impact. Insurance representatives have the vehicle and we are waiting to hear about the outcome.
Air Bags (Driver and Passenger Curtain Airbags) no other airbags deployed. Been in repair since 3/8/26. Currently 4/21/26. Insurance already sent Body Shop money. Parts on National Backorder and Manufacturer Switch has not been determined yet by Toyota.
After initial start of engine and at idle there is surge of the engine and lunge forward while in drive. The danger is unexpected forward movement of the truck when pulling forward at idle by lunging forward with risk of hitting that which is directly in…
Other · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760451
On XXX I was driving on [XXX] at about 70mph, when the rear drivers side window on a 2023 Toyota tacoma crew cab shattered suddenly. If someone had been sitting in the backseat when this occurred they could have been injured.
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-17 · ODI 11757530
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the transmission failed to operate properly while driving 35 MPH and attempting to accelerate.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-10 · ODI 11755950
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
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."
Risk: 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.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Campaign 24V152000 · 2024-02-27
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.
Risk: 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.
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."
Risk: 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.
Summary: 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.
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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
53 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma, or about 14.4 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 17.0% of complaints.
Does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 16 new complaints were filed, versus 14 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 53 owner complaints about the 2023 Toyota Tacoma, or 14.4 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.34, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #33 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 58% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 31% lower.