2017 Toyota Tacoma Problems and Recalls (236 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma is Transmission / driveline (24% of 236 owner reports). There are 5 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Transmission / driveline — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
57 of 236 filings named Transmission / driveline (24% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Engine (23 reports).
There are 5 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Transmission / driveline, Brakes, and Fuel system. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2016 has 323 reports on file; this year has 236. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
- Crashes 12
- Fires 6
- Injuries 9
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 57 | 24.2% | 2 crashes · 1 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 23 | 9.8% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 23 | 9.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 19 | 8.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 19 | 8.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 14 | 5.9% | 0 crashes · 2 fires |
| Airbags (AIR BAGS) | 8 | 3.4% | 7 crashes · 0 fires |
| Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) | 6 | 2.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Suspension (SUSPENSION) | 6 | 2.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 65 | 27.5% | 1 crashes · 2 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 17V285000 was reported 224 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 17V831000 was reported 275 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 20V682000 was reported 1,195 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 19 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V285000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V356000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V831000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 18V211000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 20V682000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA19001 |
Safety Recalls (5)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Transmission / driveline, Brakes, and Fuel system.
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Recall campaign 17V285000
Transmission / driveline
- Report date
- Component:
- Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
- 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 rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.
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Recall campaign 17V356000
Safety recall 17V356000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- 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.
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Recall campaign 17V831000
Safety recall 17V831000
- Report date
- Component:
- Unclassified NHTSA leftover
- 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 for Lexus vehicles.
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Recall campaign 18V211000
Brakes
- Report date
- Component:
- Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 20V682000
Fuel system
- Report date
- Component:
- Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
- 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 notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Toyota Tacoma Complaints and Recalls by Year
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
Owners named Transmission / driveline most often — 57 of 236 reports (24%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Transmission / driveline, Brakes, and Fuel system. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.