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2017 Toyota Tacoma problems

NHTSA lists 239 complaints for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, 12 of them mention a crash and 6 mention a fire. 7 complaints mention an injury, with 9 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as TOYOTA TACOMA.

At a glance

Complaints
239
With crash
12
With fire
6
With injury (complaints)
7
Injuries
9
Deaths
0
Recalls
5
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
1,525,742
Investigations
1
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
379

Complaints per 100k sold: 120.632. Units sold: 198,124; sales year: 2017; basis: calendar_year_us_sales_proxy_for_model_year. goodcarbadcar.net.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
POWER TRAIN6828.5%
ENGINE3615.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3514.6%
SERVICE BRAKES3113.0%
STRUCTURE2610.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM239.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM229.2%
AIR BAGS135.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL114.6%
SEATS104.2%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
STRUCTUREBODY25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINSTRUMENT PANEL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSEAT HEATER1
EQUIPMENTELECTRICAL1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAINDRIVELINE1
SEATSFRONT ASSEMBLY1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRDRUM1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLACCELERATOR PEDAL1
VISIBILITYDEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
mechanical failure5523.0%0.78
loss of control4619.2%0.82
fluid or fuel leak3615.1%0.94
noise or comfort2711.3%0.82
structural or corrosion2510.5%0.72
electrical electronic166.7%0.79
restraint or airbag125.0%0.84
fire or overheating104.2%0.86
unclear72.9%0.87
visibility or lighting52.1%0.63
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate12451.9%0.82
low9740.6%0.76
high156.3%0.93
none20.8%0.69
critical10.4%0.84

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 239 tagged complaints of 239 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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5 recalls.

20V682000

Date: 2020-11-04. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC5 (excerpt)

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota cust (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

18V211000

Date: 2018-04-03. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.

Consequence: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

17V831000

Date: 2017-12-20. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, " (excerpt)

Consequence: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

17V356000

Date: 2017-06-01. Systems: ENGINE.

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.

Consequence: An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

17V285000

Date: 2017-04-27. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing. (excerpt)

Consequence: If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners ma (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

1 investigations; 0 open.

EA19001

Opened: 2019-04-19. Closed: 2024-09-19.

Electrical overstress

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.A During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicl

Systems: AIR BAGS.

Linked campaign numbers: 20V024.

Manufacturer communications

379 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
STRUCTURE141
EQUIPMENT126
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM44
POWER TRAIN31
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14
SUSPENSION14
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY12
ENGINE10

11028712

Date: 2026-01-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Some 2005 a 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedur

11026308

Date: 2025-11-11. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the A-pillars on certain Tacoma vehicles with 040 Super White paint color. Although the vehicle paint is covered by Toyotaa s New Vehicle Limited

11022964

Date: 2025-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low.

11022943

Date: 2025-07-31. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the A-pillars on certain Tacoma vehicles with 040 Super White paint color. Although the vehicle paint is covered by Toyotaa s New Vehicle Limited

11022944

Date: 2025-07-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 23TE08 COVERAGE FOR PAINT PEELING ON EXTERIOR DOOR FRAMES, FRONT INNER FENDERS AND A-PILLARS CERTAIN 2016-2022 MODEL YEAR TACOMA

11022945

Date: 2025-07-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Customer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process Job Aid

11014186

Date: 2025-01-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Some 2016 a 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles with Super White (040) paint may exhibit paint peeling along the exterior window door frames, inner fender edges under the hood, and/or A-pillars. The affected panel(s) require repainting to address this condition. The paint repair may need to be sublet

11014176

Date: 2025-01-06. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

21TD03 Final Reminder

11012743

Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.

11012744

Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
TACOMA239

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