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Toyota Tacoma 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

243Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
29Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train68 complaints

68 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V285000.

Unknown Or Other37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine36 complaints

36 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V356000.

Brakes32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V211000.

Vehicle Structure28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V682000.

Electrical System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V831000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V285000Reported April 27, 2017 - 227,732 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 227,732 vehicles across all affected models.

17V356000Reported June 1, 2017 - 31,824 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 31,824 vehicles across all affected models.

17V831000Reported December 20, 2017 - 649 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 649 vehicles across all affected models.

18V211000Reported April 3, 2018 - 6,046 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 6,046 vehicles across all affected models.

20V682000Reported November 4, 2020 - 1,525,742 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,525,742 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA19001Opened April 19, 2019 - Closed September 19, 2024

Electrical overstress. Resulted in recall campaign 20V024.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20164
201739
201848
201926
202029
202124
20227
202312
202422
202513
202619
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.