2023 Toyota Tacoma Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (12 reports).

4Recalls
54Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2023 Toyota Tacoma recalls

Driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash

Recall 25V040Jan 29, 20251,716 vehicles affected

A connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may not be welded properly, so it can separate and turn off the driver's air bag.

Rear axle shaft may separate, risking loss of control

Recall 24V152Feb 27, 2024381,199 vehicles affected

Certain rear axle shaft assemblies may separate from the axle housing.

Driver's air bag may be disabled, raising injury risk in a crash

Recall 23V480Jul 12, 2023152,927 vehicles affected

A weld inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficient, so the electrical connection can separate.

Child seat anchors may not be securely welded

Recall 22V520Jul 21, 202275,316 vehicles affected

Some Toyota Tacoma trucks may have one or more weak welds in the upper child seat anchors.

Most common 2023 Toyota Tacoma problems

Problem areas named in the 54 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System12
Unknown Or Other10
Steering9
Air Bags8
Engine8
Power Train7
Service Brakes5
Suspension2
Visibility/Wiper2
Exterior Lighting2

What owners report

2026-09-09, Electrical System
Check BSM light came on Dealer found chafed wiring harness
2026-08-28, Vehicle Speed Control
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.
2026-08-17, Unknown Or Other
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 22,200 miles on it at the time and was a stock vehicle. No modifications were added. I had all the windows closed and the AC and recirculating air was on at 2 bars. It was about 8:30 at night when this happened. When I was able to get off the freeway and look at what happene
2026-08-10, Power Train
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 in the right lane, the vehicle stopped suddenly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the failure was associated with the gear shaft. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was appr
2026-08-04, Electrical System
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 power. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and was towed back to the dealer. The vehicle was inspected; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the battery and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not r

2023 Toyota Tacoma questions

Does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma: Driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash; Rear axle shaft may separate, risking loss of control; Driver's air bag may be disabled, raising injury risk in a crash; Child seat anchors may not be securely welded. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (12), Unknown Or Other (10), Steering (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Toyota Tacoma has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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