2023 Toyota Tacoma Problems: 11 Known Issues
2023 model year · 4,534+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 4,534+ owner reports, the 2023 Toyota Tacoma has 11 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are Rear-seat child seat tether anchor welds may be weak — recall 22V520 and Rear axle shaft retaining nuts can loosen — recall 24V152. The most commonly reported issue is 6-speed automatic hunting between gears (owner reports) with 1,200 owner reports. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls9 recalls
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
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."
STEERING:COLUMN
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."
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
STEERING:COLUMN
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."
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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What are the most common Toyota Tacoma problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 4,534+ owner reports, the 2023 Toyota Tacoma has 11 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Rear-seat child seat tether anchor welds may be weak — recall 22V520, Rear axle shaft retaining nuts can loosen — recall 24V152, Early rust at frame welds and seams (owner reports). Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has 11 known issues documented across 4,534+ owner reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Rear-seat child seat tether anchor welds may be weak — recall 22V520 and Rear axle shaft retaining nuts can loosen — recall 24V152. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2022-2023 Toyota Tacoma Rear-seat child seat tether anchor welds may be weak — recall 22V520?
One or more spot welds that hold the rear seat's upper child seat (tether) anchors to the back panel may be insufficient, so the anchors may not meet the minimum strength required by FMVSS 225. An insufficient weld may prevent a child seat from being anchored securely and may let… Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2023 Toyota Tacoma Rear axle shaft retaining nuts can loosen — recall 24V152?
Weld spatter from the axle-housing supplier can sit on the seating surface of the rear axle shaft retaining nuts, so the nuts can loosen over time and fall off. A loose axle shaft can cause vibration, abnormal noise or differential oil leaks, and if an axle shaft separates, vehic… Severity: high.
What is the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Early rust at frame welds and seams (owner reports)?
Owners of 2019-2021 Tacomas report rust appearing on the frame within the first years, mostly at the welds and seams, where it bleeds out from between layers of metal. Applies to: Third-generation (2016-2023) Toyota Tacoma, especially trucks driven on salted roads. The owner repo… Severity: medium.
What is the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Oil seeping from the 3.5L V6 timing chain cover (owner reports)?
Owners report engine oil seeping from the front timing chain cover of the 3.5L V6, most often noticed on the passenger side at the front of the engine. Some describe a slow seep; others had the cover resealed by a dealer. Applies to: Third-generation (2016-2023) Toyota Tacoma wit… Severity: medium.
What is the 2020-2023 Toyota Tacoma 6-speed automatic hunting between gears (owner reports)?
Owners report the 6-speed automatic shifting up and down often, upshifting early, or not shifting into 6th, especially on cruise control and on the highway. Applies to: 2020-2023 Toyota Tacoma with the 6-speed automatic (AC60). The owner reports linked here are from 2021 and 2022… Severity: low.
What is the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Rear leaf spring squeak over bumps (owner reports)?
Owners report a squeak or creak from the rear leaf springs when going over bumps, pulling away or loading the bed. Applies to: Third-generation (2016-2023) Toyota Tacoma. Toyota bulletin T-SB-0273-17 covered this squeak only on 2016-2018 trucks built before a 2018 production chan… Severity: low.
What is the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Manual transmission grinding or crunchy shifts into 2nd and 3rd (owner reports)?
Owners of manual-transmission Tacomas report occasional grinding when shifting into 3rd gear and crunchy 1-2 and 2-3 shifts. Applies to: Third-generation (2016-2023) Toyota Tacoma with a manual transmission (6-speed RC62F with the V6; 5-speed on 2016-2017 2.7L trucks). Not fitted… Severity: low.
What is the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Musty smell from the A/C vents (owner reports)?
Owners of third-generation Tacomas report a musty or mildew smell from the vents when the A/C runs. Applies to: Third-generation (2016-2023) Toyota Tacoma. The owner reports linked here are from 2018, 2019 and 2020 trucks. Severity: low.
What is the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Driveline vibration when slowing from 30 to 10 mph — bulletin T-SB-0124-20?
Some trucks with the 6-speed automatic vibrate while coasting or braking between about 30 and 10 mph; the vibration is felt in the seat, floorboard or steering wheel. Applies to: 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma with the 6-speed automatic (6AT), 2WD and 4WD, except 4WD TRD Off-Road trucks… Severity: low.
What is the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Driver seat causing back discomfort on longer drives (owner reports)?
Owners report back pain or discomfort from the driver seat, describing it as unsupportive; one says the lumbar area presses in the wrong place even when fully retracted. Applies to: Third-generation (2016-2023) Toyota Tacoma. The owner reports linked here are from 2017, 2021 and… Severity: low.
What is the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma P0128: engine slow to reach temperature from a thermostat stuck open (owner reports)?
Owners of third-generation V6 Tacomas report code P0128 (coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature) with the engine slow to warm up or running cool on the highway. One owner who replaced the thermostat found a plastic washer on the original part had dislodged an… Severity: low.
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