2023 Toyota Crown Safety Report
2023 TOYOTA CROWN SAFETY AND RELIABILITY REPORT
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2023 Toyota Crown
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2023 Toyota Crown. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (17) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 2 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System | Compare electrical system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Toyota Crown with 1 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2024 | Check the 2024 Toyota Crown before buying across this generation. |
Toyota Crown Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Toyota Crown years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Toyota Crown | 12 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2026 Toyota Crown | 1 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2023 Toyota Crown Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2023 Toyota Crown, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Toyota onlyStructure
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Toyota onlyPower Train,Engine
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Engine issues Toyota onlyPower Train,Unknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Unknown Or Other issues Toyota onlyBack Over Prevention
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Back Over Prevention issues Toyota onlyUnknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Toyota onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2023 Toyota Crown
Reliability Score
The 2023 Toyota Crown receives a reliability score of 87 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
Known Issues for the 2023 Toyota Crown
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2023 Toyota Crown:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument Panel Malfunction Several owners have reported a blank instrument panel, which can be dangerous during driving. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Back Over Prevention System Failure Issues with the back over prevention system, including a malfunctioning camera, have been reported. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Power Train Shuddering Owners have reported shuddering or lagging when accelerating, which can affect driving safety. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Structural Integrity Issues A piece of trim has been reported to fly up at 39,000 miles, indicating potential structural issues. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2023 Toyota Crown:
Issues with the instrument panel and power loss have been reported.
Shuddering and hesitation issues have been reported.
A piece of trim flying up has been reported.
Issues with the sensing system have been reported.
Recall Details for the 2023 Toyota Crown
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2023 Toyota Crown by NHTSA:
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Consequence: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' number...
Summary: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added ...
Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Crown vehicles equipped with rearview and/or frontview cameras. Due to insufficient laser welding, the camera cases may separate, allowing water to leak into the cameras and short circuit. The rearview and front view camera images may not appear on the displays or display a distorted image.
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview and frontview cameras as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB08 and 24TA08.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2023 Toyota Crown
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2023 Toyota Crown with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
Issue with Rear Camera not turning off when car is placed in Drive. notified Toyota Corp twice and dealership about this issue. There is a total loss of multimedia display when this happens. When I put the car in Park turn off the the car and restart the rear camera turns off. I have notified Toyota twice about this issue. The response I get from the dealership is that there is a recall for the ca...
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Crown. The contact stated that the instrument panel screen had turned blank. The contact received the recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000(Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed that the recall remedy parts were not available. The contact was advised to trade the vehicle in. The vehicle was not diagnosed or ...
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Crown. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not...
When at a stop and making a right turn the vehicle shudders or lags when I push the gas. This is consistent with another case I found on the internet 11595863. I have taken it to the dealership 3 times since purchase. The last time they reset software but I am afraid to drive it because the reset the software the first time.
With an odometer reading of 39000 miles, a piece of trim, the piece in front of the hood, flew up and the clips are broken. This happened while driving at 83mph on an interstate.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Crown. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the driver’s side window was vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,850.
I bought the car in September 2023. The first time I found that the blind spot light of the left rearview mirror was not on was in February 2024. Because the blind spot light was not on and I didn't see any vehicles in the rearview mirror, I almost hit the car behind me when I changed lanes. The other party honked at me to show dissatisfaction. I found that the blind spot light on the left was not...
I’ve noticed this a few months in from having new vehicle. Intermittent power Loss from a stop or merging into traffic from a stop. Very dangerous has happened in oncoming traffic. From a stopped position as you press on gas to go the vehicle like stutters or hiccups jerks like loss of power then proceeds to go. Happens daily. Taken to Visalia Toyota for check up and they state no error codes...
On September 16, 2024 at approximately 13:20 my mother was driving her 2023 Toyota Crown in the parking lot of the post office and she was slowing down to park in a parking spot when all of a sudden the vehicle lunged, surges, jerks ,speeds forward all on the cars own with no physical driver commands . The car races forward all on its own while she is slowly pulling into a parking spot jumps the...
I have experienced several instances while driving of Hesitation/Non-Linear Acceleration from a stop. When light turns green, on occasion when I accelerate, the vehicle hesitates then lurches forward into traffic. Have also experienced this issue when waiting to make a turn - car hesitates then lurches forward. I have almost had an accident due to this issue. According to Toyota Crown internet for...
Transmission Vehicle did not respond to acceleration when I turned onto a feeder street causing us to almost be hit Problem did not reproduce when I took it to dealership to be corrected. Please note that the 23 Highlander with this exact engine had this exact problem and I've attached TSB-0087-23 that Toyota developed for that particular vehicle. AGAIN, THIS TSB IS NOT FOR MY 23 CROWN HOWEV...
I have the same issue as the one below that has already been listed on this site. We need a toyota engineer to figure this out the dealerships have no clue how to fix. upon assessment of substantial amounts of wind noise emanating from driver’s door (while driving at 45mph or higher), I noticed that air is entering the cabin through the door (you can feel it coming out the inside door handle). T...
Notified Toyota Corp by customer service via phone. Issue with car jerking forward while in Park or in neutral , especially when cold and warming up. Car does not move more than an inch to two inches due to parking paw catching vehicle. Difficult electronic gear shift to operate. Issue with not being able to get car back into drive from neutral especially if on moving tracking car wash. Usua...
Upon assessment of substantial amounts of wind noise emanating from driver’s door (while driving at 45mph or higher), I noticed that air is entering the cabin through the door (you can feel it coming out the inside door handle). The dealership has been unable to determine the cause of the Air Noise, but I now have a concern that noxious gases from adjacent vehicles while sitting in heavy traffic ...
Unable to select Drive when car is moving from the neutral position especially if going through automatic car wash . I've had to stop the car totally to be able to move the car from neutral to drive. I also had to put the car in Park at times from neutral to get the car to shift into drive.This is extremely stressful and sometimes dangerous if a car is behind me. Notified Toyota Corporate and plan...
Vehicle 2023 Toyota Crown XLE Hybrid - 02/27/2024 - My vehicle was at a complete stop and was hit on the driver's side of the vehicle by a fully loaded dump truck traveling at 55 mph. The impact was so hard that my head hit the window. State Farm did their investigation and totaled the vehicle (less than 6 months old and approximately 6000 miles). Not one air bag deployed with that hard of an impa...
The same problem for Toyotas creeping forward has happened to my crown. The crown creeped forward while in neutral. I have done it Multiple times to verify that it does happen.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2023 Toyota Crown
Has the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN been recalled?
Yes, the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN have?
The 2023 TOYOTA CROWN has 17 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 2 involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN?
The 2023 TOYOTA CROWN does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN involve electrical system (2 complaints), structure (2 complaints), power train,engine (2 complaints). Other affected components include power train,unknown or other, back over prevention, unknown or other.
How many crash reports does the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN have?
There are 2 crash reports associated with the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN out of 17 total complaints (11.8% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN have?
There are no fire reports for the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN.
How many injuries are reported for the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2023 TOYOTA CROWN?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 17 complaints, 4 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN?
The components with the most failures on the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 complaints), 2. STRUCTURE (2 complaints), 3. POWER TRAIN,ENGINE (2 complaints), 4. POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints), 5. BACK OVER PREVENTION (1 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 2 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2023 TOYOTA CROWN?
Be cautious of electrical system and power train issues, and monitor for structural integrity problems. The 2023 TOYOTA CROWN has 17 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN?
The 2023 TOYOTA CROWN receives a reliability score of 87/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 17 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 2 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Instrument Panel Malfunction and Back Over Prevention System Failure.
What are the known issues with the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN?
Known issues with the 2023 TOYOTA CROWN include: Instrument Panel Malfunction, Back Over Prevention System Failure, Power Train Shuddering, Structural Integrity Issues. These are based on patterns found across 17 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any known electrical system issues with the 2023 Toyota Crown?
Yes, some owners have reported a blank instrument panel and intermittent power loss.
What are the common power train issues reported for the 2023 Toyota Crown?
Shuddering and hesitation when accelerating are the most common power train issues.
Are there any structural issues that owners have reported?
A piece of trim flying up has been reported, indicating potential structural integrity issues.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of electrical system and power train issues, and monitor for structural integrity problems.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2023 Toyota Crown
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2023 Toyota Crown. The data includes 17 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 2 reported crashes, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16