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2023 Toyota Tacoma

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck, rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

2023 Toyota Tacoma
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Combined MPG
21
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$32,000
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeToyota
ModelTacoma
Model year2023
Vehicle classPickup Truck

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement3.5 L
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG19
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG21
CO₂ tailpipe431 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2950

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Tacoma 2WD21 MPG combined
Tacoma 2WD21 MPG combined
Tacoma 4WD20 MPG combined
Tacoma 4WD20 MPG combined
Tacoma 4WD18 MPG combined
Tacoma 4WD D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO18 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City19 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined21 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Tacoma21 MPG
Class average22.6 MPG

About 7% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$564/mo
Amount financed
$28,800
Total interest
$5,010
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5-year fuel cost
$9,571

$1,914/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG21
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (4)

  • CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR22V520000 · 2022-07-21

    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."

    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.

  • STEERING:COLUMN23V480000 · 2023-07-12

    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."

    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.

  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY24V152000 · 2024-02-27

    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.

    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.

  • STEERING:COLUMN25V040000 · 2025-01-29

    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."

    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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway).

Is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2023 Toyota Tacoma costs roughly $1,914 per year to fuel, or about $9,571 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma is classified as a pickup truck. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC