2017 TOYOTA TACOMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
302
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
67
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA
The 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA has received a total of 302 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. 67 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (66 complaints), Engine (34 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (33 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA, potentially affecting up to 3,317,735 vehicles.
Recall 20V682000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,525,742 vehicles affected
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 LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 20V682000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,525,742 vehicles affected
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 LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 18V211000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 6,046 vehicles affected
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...
View full details →Recall 17V831000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 649 vehicles affected
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, "Tire Selection and...
Consequence: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 17V356000 — ENGINE
| 31,824 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 17V285000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
| 227,732 vehicles affected
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.
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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA
302 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 66 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemseat Heaterwiring Harness | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Have had engine issues such as stalling, rattling, limp mode, rough idling and engine missing. Have had repairs done but continues to have major issues where it is not functioning properly.
Premature factory paint and clear coat failure on Toyota MGM paint. Issue affects vehicle value and body protection. Manufacturer notified.
There is a leak the rear differential. There is a recall on this issue
I was driving on the highway when my vehicle suddenly lost power. The engine light and traction control light came on, and I lost power, and the engine started sputtering. I had to pull off to the side and put on hazards. My Tacoma would only drive about 25 MPH after this happened. Based on a quick search, this is a very common problem in 3rd-generation Tacomas!
I was driving on the highway when my vehicle suddenly lost power. The engine light and traction control light came on, and I lost power, and the engine started sputtering. I had to pull off to the side and put on hazards. My Tacoma would only drive about 25 MPH after this happened. Based on a quick search, this is a very common problem in 3rd-generation Tacomas!
Safety Rating for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA
The 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 67 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
21TD03 — STRUCTURE:BODY
The Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp on the involved vehicles has a seal between the lamp and the vehicle body which can deteriorate over time. If the seal deteriorates sufficiently, water from outside the vehicle could leak into the vehicle cabin through the seal.
23TE08-1 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RL: Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames and front inner fenders under the hood on certain Tacoma vehicles with 040 Super White paint color.
T-SB-0033-19 Rev — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where snow or ice builds up between the right or left front door and front fender, preventing the front door from fully opening. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-TT-0721-23 Rev — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) does not include notes requiring ordering the Protector Heater seals when replacing the air conditioning Evaporator Core (88511- #####) or Radiator Heater Unit SubAssembly (87107- #####
T-SB-0004-22 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit what customers describe as a 1 ? 3-second whistle noise from the HVAC system when the air conditioning system is ON. The whistle noise may occur as the compressor cycles ON/OFF and is more prevalent with increased engine RPM...
T-SB-0004-20 Rev — STRUCTURE
TSB: Some 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles painted with 8T0 Blue Metallic may exhibit clear-coat peeling on one or more panels. The peeling occurs in the clear coat layer, exposing the base coat to the sunlight and fading the color to white. The affected panel(s) will require prepping and repainting...
K0D-TI-Spray 16- — SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0D FRAME CORROSION RESISTANT COMPOUND (CRC) APPLICATION CERTAIN 2016 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR TACOMA
T-SB-0071-19 Obs — POWER TRAIN
OBSOLETE NOTICE December 15, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0124-20.
T-SB-0093-20 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2020 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where the air conditioning system shuts down and stops blowing cool air during periods of extended engine idle with ambient temperatures greater than 100°F. Follow the Repair Procedure in the bulletin to address this condition.
K0D Spray Wax Pr — EQUIPMENT
DL: The Toyota Spray Wax Aftersales Support Program has been created to provide dealers access to replacement parts, consumables and express exchange. Bosch Automotive Service Solutions will be facilitating this program on behalf of Toyota. Included in the Toyota Spray Wax Aftersales Support Program are approximately 20 tools. The tools...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA TACOMA
- 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA — 406 complaints
- 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA — 168 complaints
- 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA — 131 complaints
- 2015 TOYOTA TACOMA — 130 complaints
- 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA — 409 complaints
- 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA (current)
- 2018 TOYOTA TACOMA — 266 complaints
- 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA — 292 complaints
- 2020 TOYOTA TACOMA — 118 complaints
- 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA — 102 complaints
- 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA — 73 complaints
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