2017 Toyota Tacoma Safety Report
2017 TOYOTA TACOMA SAFETY ANALYSIS
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (5) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (228) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 18 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Toyota Tacoma with 71 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Toyota Tacoma before buying across this generation. |
Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Tacoma | 191 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma | 319 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Toyota Tacoma | 205 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Toyota Tacoma | 95 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Toyota Tacoma | 83 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Toyota Tacoma | 71 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2017 Toyota Tacoma Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, 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.
Power Train
46 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Toyota onlyService Brakes
20 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Toyota onlyEngine
17 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Toyota onlyUnknown Or Other
16 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Toyota onlyFuel/Propulsion System
15 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Toyota onlyStructure
14 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Toyota onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
Reliability Score
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma receives a reliability score of 85 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.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump Toyota is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner and 2019-2020 Camry for a fuel pump issue. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum Toyota is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander for a vacuum issue in the service brakes. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine Toyota is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles for engine issues. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Rear Differential Toyota is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles for a rear differential issue. |
Medium | 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 2017 Toyota Tacoma:
Fuel pump issues are a common problem, affecting 46% of vehicles.
Service brake issues, specifically vacuum-related, affect 20% of vehicles.
Engine problems, including stalling and rough idling, affect 17% of vehicles.
Rear differential issues affect 14% of vehicles.
Recall Details for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
The following 5 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma by NHTSA:
Summary: 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 I...
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 cust...
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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."
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.
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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 rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners ma...
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 2 involved fires. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
2017 Toyota Tacoma painted in MGM (MG1). The trucks paint/clearcoat are quickly failing from the factory paint application. This is a garage kept vehicle with 75k miles. Toyota refuses to accept any ownership of the factory paint application. This is a common issue amongst all Tacoma's, regardless of year or color.
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!
Fuel leak at the fuel lines at the rear connection near the fuel tank, drivers side rear.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, it was discovered that the front driver’s side heated seat was inoperable, and the seat was not heated while the switch for the heated seat was activated. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the electrical wire connector and wiring harness had melted and was destroyed and that the heating component...
Truck does not accelerate fully when I hit gas pedal. The truck stalls and my gas consumption is off.
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.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 87,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 220,717.
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, he was inside a client's home, and the contractors who were working on the client's roof came inside the client's home and alerted the contact that his vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that upon exiting the client's home, the contact noticed the fire coming from under the front hood ...
I was driving my 2017 Toyota Tacoma and I my car suddenly was lurching and running rough. I had to put on hazards on a main road and pull over immediately and was not even able to let it run for air conditioning. It was 108 degrees out that day, waited for 1 hour 30 minutes in heat. Had truck towed to mechanic that stated my fuel pump was bad and there was a federal mandate recall on this. I have ...
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...
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 r...
Hydraulic, power assist:vacuum
The rear seatbelts metal ends are disintegrating with extreme corrosion. Discovered just before 25,000mile service. No corrosion in any other part of the vehicle.
A rear coolant leak crossover pipe rear of engine top 14 hour reapair . No warning signs just an oder local repair shop
Not a safety issue. The clear coat seems to be fading on a lot of the 3rd gen tacomas from the factory. Fades much faster than it should.
Brake oil leak from brake booster. Oil goes into the cab and oil leaks behind the break pedal onto the floor mat.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved a DTC code for a cylinder #3 misfire. The contact swapped the spark plugs and the code indicated misfires in four cylinders. The contact stated while inspecting around the top in...
Showing 20 of 228 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Opened 2019-04-19 · Closed 2024-09-19
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. 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 vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Elec...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
Has the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA have?
The 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA has 228 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 12 involved crashes. 9 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA?
The 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA involve power train (46 complaints), service brakes (20 complaints), engine (17 complaints). Other affected components include unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system, structure.
How many crash reports does the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA have?
There are 12 crash reports associated with the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA out of 228 total complaints (5.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA have?
There are 6 fire reports for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA out of 228 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA?
9 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 228 complaints, 5 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA are: 1. POWER TRAIN (46 complaints), 2. SERVICE BRAKES (20 complaints), 3. ENGINE (17 complaints), 4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (16 complaints), 5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (15 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 46 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA?
Be cautious of fuel system and service brake issues. Check for recalls and address any engine or differential problems promptly. The 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA has 228 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA?
The 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 228 owner complaints, 5 recalls, and 18 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump and Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum.
What are the known issues with the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA?
Known issues with the 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA include: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump, Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum, Engine, Rear Differential. These are based on patterns found across 228 NHTSA complaints. 5 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common safety issues with the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
The most common issues are fuel system and service brake problems, along with engine and rear differential issues.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes, recalls have been issued for fuel pump, service brake, and engine issues.
What should I do if I experience engine stalling or rough idling?
Have the vehicle inspected by a professional to diagnose and address the issue.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of fuel system and service brake issues. Check for recalls and address any engine or differential problems promptly.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Toyota Tacoma
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The data includes 228 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 5 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 12 reported crashes, 6 fire incidents, 9 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Toyota Tacoma an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
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