2017 Toyota Tacoma
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 239 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 12th highest complaint count among 26 Tacoma model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 12 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 9 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpNov 4, 2020
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 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 20V682000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumApr 3, 2018
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.
A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V211000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsDec 20, 2017
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 Rims."
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 17V831000 on NHTSA.gov
EngineJun 1, 2017
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.
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 17V356000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, differential unitApr 27, 2017
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V285000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
35 reports, newest first. Show all
Structure, Seats, Other or unspecified, May 19, 2026
Water leak from cabin pressure vents behind rear seats. Water leaks directly into carpet causing unknown mold growth. This mold growth is a safety issue due to the cognitive and respiratory problems associated.
Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Apr 17, 2026
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026 I was looking for something in my rear seat and noticed the seat was damp. I couldn't figure out the cause so I goggled it and found out that Toyota had a limited service campaign called LSC21TD03 on my 2017 Tacoma because of the third brake light having a gasket issue causing water to enter the vehicle. I called a local Toyota dealer and was told that the fix for my vehicle had expired in 2025. This water intrusion from the high third brake light can cause mold, interior damage, or electrical issues. This is an issue that Toyota previously acknowledged but has now stopped covering it. I called Toyota Corporate and was again told yes the repair fix was expired. I asked why wasn't I notified and was told that Toyota sent out letters. I told the representative that I never received a letter and was told the mailing was done by an outside company. I asked what could Toyota do to help me and was told to go back to the dealer and maybe they "would give me a discount or reduced price on the fix". The dealer offered nothing. Upon further research I found that several Toyota Tacoma owners state they were not aware of the service campaign and ended up changing the light themselves or paying out of pocket to have it repaired. I feel that this is an issue that Toyota is aware of and they should take care of it. This should have been a recall issue rather than just a service campaign that the public was not fully aware of. I still don't know the extent of damage to my vehicle because the dealer gave me a quote of $690 to repair. I questioned why so much to change a light and gasket and was told they have to take the panels down and clean the vehicle to make sure no mold was there. The quote was given without even examining the vehicle. I'm asking you to please look into this situation.
Electrical system, Air bags, Other or unspecified, Sep 14, 2025
Clock spring has failed. I've lost all steering wheel button controls as well as cruise control. Air bag light has now come on. I am afraid that if I get into a wreck, the airbag will not deploy. This seems to be a common issue with this select year for this Tacoma.
Other or unspecified, May 29, 2025
Hi there, I am reaching out as I am super frustrated. I received a text from Capital Toyota stating my 2017 Toyota Tacoma had a safety recall for a water leak. I contacted the dealership and they told me my vehicle wasn't eligible for this recall to reach out to cooperate, in which I did and they told me it was only for certain vehicles. However I have been texting with the service dept at Capital Toyota and they are saying it was apart of the recall but it has expired. Now I am left with a constant leaking from the third break light, and I have a [XXX] baby and it is a huge safety concern as mold is a serious health hazard. I can be reached at [XXX] if you need further information. Thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Seat belts, Seats, Other or unspecified, Mar 25, 2025
2017 Tacoma TRD Pro Water has been leaking through the rear air-pressure vents for quite some time. I have had a moldy/musty smell in the truck after a good rain for at least 6 months. Then I started noticing mold coming up on the driver's side kick plate. We went through all the diagnostic steps with Toyota dealership, who kept telling us it was the windshield leaking. We had the windshield removed and reset. The windshield people told us it was the cowl under the windshield allowing water to come in through the air filter behind the glovebox. We took it back to Toyota dealer and they could not find the problem. I paid them $165 to "not" diagnose my truck. They also handed me an estimate for $11,000 to remediate the mold. When we got the truck home, we started looking up the problem on Tacoma forums and YouTube and finally discovered it was the air vents behind the rear seat. I pulled the plastic molding back and there was tons on mold. I took it back to the dealership for repair. The dealership has now said they will replace the air vents but will not remediate the mold. I have had sinus trouble for more than a year and did not know why. I believe this is the reason.
Other or unspecified, Nov 13, 2024
2017 (manufactured in June) model year Tacoma vehicles painted with 8T0 Blue Metallic 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. There is a current TSB #T-SB-0004-20, but Toyota says my vehicle was manufactured outside the affected Production range, as you can see in the attached, my vehicle's clear coat peeling looks exactly as described in the TSB. I have seen online other people are experiencing this pushback as well from Toyota. This TSB should be extended at least through June of 2017 if not through the end of the year. Toyota is REFUSING to make the repairs.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Nov 6, 2024
Master cylinder or some part near brake pedal inside the cab is leaking oil or a oil like substance on to floor mats and floor.
Other or unspecified, Mar 18, 2022
The paint is chipping/flaking around the windows and along the edges on both rear doors. I have taken my Tacoma into two dealerships, Santa Maria Toyota, Santa Maria, CA and Arlington Toyota, Jacksonville, FL. I first reported this to The Service Manager Stacy at Santa Maria Toyota in July 2021 for the rear driver side door paint damage. Then on 16 March 2022 I reported the rear passenger side door damage to Body Shop Arlington Toyota. Both inspected my vehicle and stated this is a common problem with the Super white paint. I contacted Toyota Corporate both times and today they advised me to file this with you guys. I bought this 2017 Tacoma new and it has been garaged.
Other or unspecified, Dec 4, 2021
Roof top shark fin antenna leaking water. First suspected the leak from high mount stop light, changed gasket for it. Water intrusion continued and ceiling higher than high mount brake light wet. Upon inspection of roof top antenna, white axidation found around the base of roof top antenna cabin/inside side.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Oct 13, 2020
OCCASIONALLY WHEN DRIVING THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT SHOW THE ACCURATE SPEED SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER SHOW 0 WHEN GOING 30MPH. THERE IS ALSO A WEIRD METAL CLANKING NOISE WHICH SOUNDS LIKE ITS COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND SOUNDS LIKE ITS TRYING TO SHIFT GEAR WHILE IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. ALSO THE AIR CONDITIONING FAN MOTOR HAS CRACKED AND WHEN TURNED ON SOUNDS LIKE A MOTORCYCLE REVING IT'S ENGINE.
Exterior lighting, Structure, Other or unspecified, Sep 25, 2020
LEAKING AROUND 3RD BRAKE LIGHT (REAR OF CAB) BEGAN IN SPRING 2020. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS IS NOW OUT OF THE 36K WARRANTY. DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR DUE TO MY TRUCK BEING AT 53,000 MILES.
Other or unspecified, Jan 27, 2020
GOOD MORNING. SINCE I DRIVE THIS TACOMA I NOTICE THE POWER TRAIN HAS A SLOW RESPONSE DRIVING SMALL ROAD OR HIGHWAY.WENT I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL IT MAKE ROUGH SOUND AND I HAVE TO PRESS HARDER IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THE CAR RUNNING. I BROUGHT THE CONCERN TO THE DEALER DURING THE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE BUT THEY SAID IS NORMAL, EVEN I WENT TO A DIFFERENT DEALER SAME TOYOTA THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING. PLEASE KEEP ME UPDATED IF ANY CAMPAIG ABOUT 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA'S THANKING IN ADVANCE FOR HELPING IN THIS MATTER.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Dec 26, 2019
WATER LEAK INTO THE REAR OF THE CAB. TOYOTA KNOWS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT THEY DECLINE WARRANTY ON IT. THEY ONLY HAVE A T-SB-0055-18 BUT IF THE CUSTOMER DOESNT RESEARCH FOR IT ONLINE THEY WILL NOT EVEN TELL THE CUSTOMER. THE WATER LEAK CAUSE MOLD IN THE CAR AND EVERYTHING IS WET ON IT. OUR CAR HAS NOW 38000 MILES. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE CAR AND THE MOLD WILL CAUSE PEOPLE TO GET SICK. TOYOTA WANTS A CUSTOMER TO PAY MORE THAN $10,000 TO FIX AN ISSUE THAT IS CAUSE BY THEM. PLEASE HELP ABOUT THIS.
Other or unspecified, Aug 31, 2019
WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE BRAKES CABLES MAKES A CLICKING SOUND WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND REVERSE
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jul 11, 2019
THE SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON A SMOOTH SURFACE. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75 AND SUNNY. THE SUNROOF SHATTERED OUTWARD AND NO GLASS OR ROCK WAS FOUND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY THE GLASS BREAK WAS CONVEX OUTWARD NOT CONCAVE INWARD TOWARD THE VEHICLE.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Nov 27, 2018
PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW IN APRIL 2017. DECEMBER 2017 NOTICED ROOF PAINT CRACKING. I CONTACTED TOYOTA JANUARY. NOTIFIED THEM OF THE PROBLEM WHEN SERVICED. CONTACT XYLON FOR INSPECTION. TOYOTAS SERVICE DEPARTMENT NOT WILLING TO HELP. I CALLED THE XYLON INSPECTOR. HE INSPECTED 4 TRUCKS LIKE MINE. TRUCKS ARE LOSING PAINT. ITS NOT XYLON. TOYOTA HAS A 3 YEAR WARRANTEE ON PAINT.NOTIFIED WINDWARD SERVICE DEPT. IT TOOK MORE THAN A MONTH TO CONTACT ME BACK. TOYOTA CSD DEPT AND FOR SEVERAL MONTHS WAS NOT UNABLE TO COME TO A SOLUTION. TOYOTA REFUSED TO HELP. WINDWARD SERVICE DEPT ASSIT. MANAGER NOTIFIED ME. THEY WOULD PAINT PARTS OF THE VEHICLE WITH LOSE OF PAINT. TAKE BACK THE TRUCK AND GIVE ME A NEW ONE. THE HOOD,SIDE DOORS HAD NO PAINT AND SPOTS ON WINDOWS DUE TO RUN OFF. GM DOESN'T WANT TO TALK POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT AND PAINT FROM THE TRUCK WASH AWAY. TOYOTA PAINTED THE TRUCK PLUS GIVE ME MONEY BACK AND EXTEND MY SERVICE ON THE TRUCK AS WELL AS FIX ANYTHING ON THE TRUCK THAT THE PAINT RUINED AND GET RID OF THE SPOTS ON THE WINDOWS IN ORDER FOR ME TO DRIVE IT. TURNED IN TRUCK DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY IN WIDOWS. ITS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. TOYOTA PAINTED TRUCK, CHANGED SOMEPARTS THAT WAS DAMAGED BY THE PAINT. REFUSED TO FIX THE WINDSHIELD AND ALL OTHER SURFACES THAT HAVE WHITE SPOTS ON THEM AS WELL AS OTHER PARTS OF THE TRUCK THAT IS DAMAGES. TOYOTA STILL HAS THE VEHICLE AND NOW THE NEW PAINT IS COMING OFF AS WELL. THEY SENT ME A CERTIFIED LETTER STATING THEY NO LONGER FIX THE VEHICLE AND THEY HAVE GIVEN ME ENOUGH. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT WINDWARD STATED THEY HAVE SPENT TOO MUCH MONEY AND I HAVE TO RETURN THEIR LOANER. I CAN'T TAKE THIS TRUCK DUE TO THE POOR VISIBILITY NEW PAINT COMING OFF AND TOYOTA NOT COMPLETING THE FIXING OF THE TRUCK. TOYOTA IS PAINTING THE TRUCKS POORLY AND NOT FIXING THE PROBLEMS.TOYOTA HAS TRUCK 2 MONTHS. REFUSES TO FIX PROBLEM. RECAL THE TRUCK
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Oct 11, 2018
MY TRUCK MAKES A LOUD THUD SOUND WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A DEAD STOP, SLOWING DOWN TO A DEAD STOP, AND SLOWING DOWN FAST FROM HIGHER SPEEDS FROM 70-25. THIS HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. I'M FEARING FOR MY LIFE AND AM NOT IN FINANCIAL POSITION TO GET ANOTHER CAR. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS QUICKLY. THANK YOU
Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Sep 20, 2018
HEATING A/C BLOWER FAILURE CAUSING CAR TO NOT TO HAVE ABILITY TO DEFOG, HEAT OR COOL CAR. BLOWER FAILED WITH NORMAL USE. DEALERSHIP AND OTHER PART CARRIERS HAVE HUGE BACK ORDER DUE TO NATIONWIDE SHORTAGE, NO AVAILABLE REPAIR FOR FORESEEABLE FUTURE. PART FAILED UPON DRIVING VEHICLE ON 80 F DAY AT ROADWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE HAS 49000 MILES. TOYOTA PAGE NOTES IMPROPER PART SIZE FOR FAILURE, NO DATE ON WHEN NEW PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. UNABLE TO FIND AFTERMARKET PARTS. TOYOTA FORUM LISTS OTHER USERS EXPERIENCE FAILURE AT 15000-50000 MILE MARK. SEE COMPLAINTS HERE HTTPS://WWW.TOYOHEADQUARTERS.COM/THREADS/2016-2017-TOYOTA-TACOMA-HVAC-BLOWER-MOTOR-SSC-J0N.1363/
Other or unspecified, Aug 28, 2018
MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE I HEAR A GRINDING NOISE. TURNS OUT ITS MY AC FAN. MY TRUCK IS AT 39000 MILES AND THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE WITHIN A 1.5 YEARS OF BUYING IT.
Other or unspecified, Aug 3, 2018
AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER BLOWER WHEEL FAILURE. NO DEFROSTER, NO AIR CONDITIONING. IN ARIZONA WHEN ITS 111 DEGREES NOT HAVING AIR CONDITIONING IS A REAL SAFETY CONCERN..
Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Jul 30, 2018
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND UPON STARTUP BLOWER MOTOR FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEM STARTED RATTLING IN GLOVE BOX DUE TO DEFECTIVE BLOWER MOTOR FAN. AIR DOES NOT BLOW AT ALL. WINDOWS THEREFORE STAY DOGGED IN HUMID SOUTH LOUISIANA
Other or unspecified, Jul 29, 2018
BLOWER ASSEMBLY IS BROKEN, RATTLE NOISE WHEN FAN FOR AC OR FRESH AIR IS TURNED ON.
Other or unspecified, Jul 26, 2018
2017 TOYOTA TACOMA AC BLOWER MOTOR BROKEN AT 17,000 MILES. I CAN NOT RUN AC/HEAT/DEFOGGERS IN 110 DEGREE WEATHER. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME PART WAS ON BACKORDER WITH ALMOST 1100 MORE WITH AN ETA OF 75 + DAYS.
Other or unspecified, Jul 19, 2018
THE BLOWER MOTOR FAN FOR THE A/C BROKE. LESS THAN 30,000 MILES. ALSO, THE BATTERY BOILED OVER AND CORROSION WAS IDENTIFIED BY THE DEALER.
Other or unspecified, Jul 8, 2018
BLOWER MOTOR BROKE AND NOT GIVING A PROPER AC CIRCULATION. IT'S A YEAR OLD CAR IT SHOULD HAVE THIS PROBLEM EVEN NOW WHEN HALF THE COUNTRY UNDER A HEAT WAVE. THAT CAUSES HEALTH ISSUES UNDER 112 DEGREE WEATHER.