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2023 Toyota Tacoma problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
38% of relevant owner complaints on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is elevated. Worth an independent inspection before you commit to one.
Better than 57% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 9 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 31%).
Does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have engine problems?
More than most. The pattern is elevated rather than severe. 17 of 45 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Tacoma concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (38%), and the largest group is filed under engine (8). For comparison, the 2022 scores 33%. On a test drive, check for stalling, loss of power, rough idle, oil consumption or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2023 compares with other Toyota Tacoma years
Of the 14 Toyota Tacoma years with enough complaints to score, the 2023 is the 7th-best on engine and transmission share (38%). The worst is the 2012 (65%), the best the 2011 (11%). By volume, the 2023 drew 54 complaints (17 drivetrain), against 59 for the 2022.
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The rest of the picture on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma
- What the repair costs. Typical engine repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 17 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2023 Toyota Tacoma powertrain recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 4 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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…
3 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have engine problems?
More than most; the pattern is elevated rather than severe. 17 of 45 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Tacoma concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (38%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the engine and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2023 Toyota Tacoma is electrical system: 12 of 54 complaints (22%) name it, followed by steering (9) and air bags (8). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 38% of the relevant total.
Is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 38% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (elevated signal). That is better than 57% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 14 Toyota Tacoma years we score, it ranks 7th-best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 4 in total: 24V152000 (power train: axle assembly). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Toyota Tacoma years are better?
Among the Toyota Tacoma years we track, the 2011 (11%), the 2010 (17%) and the 2015 (23%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2023 (38%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/toyota-tacoma
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