2023 Toyota Tacoma: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 54 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
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 front such as a parked car or the front of my garage. this is an ongoing event.
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. the door panel itself was damaged from the tiny shards of glass. it was a dangerous situation as glass was most likely showering the vehicles behind me as this occurred. this vehicle only had
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. while driving uphill or downhill, the transmission was slow to shift into the intended gear, and the vehicle was slow to accelerate. additionally, there was an abnormal sound while turning the steering wheel. while driving in the left lane with another vehicle i
The contact owns a 2023 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 24v152000 (power train). the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel was firm, the brake pedal was firm, and the vehicle was violently vibrating. several unknown warning lights were illuminated. the message “pull over – do not drive” was displayed before the vehicle lost automotive
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | ||||
| 2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | ||||
| 2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD | ||||
| 2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tacoma. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.