2023 Toyota Tacoma Steering Problems
7 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Steering Recalls (2)
STEERING:COLUMN
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
STEERING:COLUMN
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
Owner Complaints (7)
Your 2023 Tacoma experienced a sudden loss of braking power while slowing for a turn on a dry road, even though the driver continuously pressed the brake pedal for about 5 seconds. At the same time, warning lights appeared for the Pre-Collision System and Vehicle Stability Control, and the steering became less responsive. The vehicle only slowed down due to the change in direction and friction from the tires, not from the brakes working properly. The dealership confirmed the brakes were not functioning when the truck arrived. A potential fix might involve diagnosing and repairing the electronically controlled brake system and its integration with the stability control modules.
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Your 2023 Tacoma was found to have a leak coming from the steering wheel area during a dealer service visit at around 35,000 miles. The technician noted this as a potential manufacturer defect but didn't repair it or confirm the exact cause with a second inspection. You'll want to have the steering system checked to identify where the leak is coming from and what's causing it.
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Your steering wheel vibrates noticeably between 60 and 80 mph on the highway, which is distracting and happens without warning. The dealership has confirmed the problem exists, rebalanced and rotated your tires five times, performed an alignment, and adjusted your tire pressure from 36 psi to 29 psi, but the vibration continues. The dealership says this vibration is a normal characteristic of your truck's suspension, though the issue persists despite multiple repair attempts.
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The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced due to an oil leak. The vehicle was repaired.
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The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while reversing, the RPM and engine surged while turning the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated.
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When you're idling in reverse or drive with your foot only on the brake, turning the steering wheel causes your engine to suddenly rev up and increase speed unintentionally. This happens during warm-up and seems less severe once the engine is fully warmed. The dealer says this is normal operation related to the power steering pump activating when you turn the wheel, but you're concerned it could cause an accident in tight spaces.
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The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V480000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
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