2017 Toyota Tacoma Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

Incident: June 15, 2026 · Filed: October 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, the passenger inside the vehicle became aware of fluid leaking inside the cabin of the vehicle from the third rear brake light. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that there was mildew nearby where the failure started. There was an odor inside the vehicle and thought that the failure was coming from the cabin air filter. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights and the display screen were not illuminating properly at night. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failure of the seal on the third brake light. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Incident: October 1, 2026 · Filed: October 17, 2026

Rear pressure vents leak and can cause mold with can cause breathing problems.

Incident: October 16, 2024 · Filed: October 12, 2026

Description of the Problem: I am filing this safety complaint regarding severe, premature clear coat failure on my 2017 Toyota Tacoma (Magnetic Gray Metallic). The factory paint defect is actively creating two distinct safety hazards involving driver visibility and cabin air quality. First, the clear coat on the hood has failed in uneven, patchy areas, exposing the base coat. The stark contrast between the dull exposed paint and the remaining clear coat creates highly irregular, fractured sun glare. When driving in direct sunlight, this uneven reflection casts unpredictable, blinding glare directly into my line of sight through the windshield, temporarily compromising forward visibility. Second, the clear coat is actively chalking and degrading into a fine chemical dust. Because this deterioration is occurring heavily on the hood, aerodynamic airflow during normal driving sweeps this micro-particulate dust directly into the cowl intake vent located at the base of the windshield. As a result, the HVAC system pulls these deteriorating clear coat particles into the passenger cabin. This introduces airborne chemical dust into the enclosed vehicle, creating a continuous inhalation and respiratory hazard for the driver and passengers. Toyota is aware of widespread paint adhesion and clear coat issues. They have issued Customer Support Program (CSP) ZKG to repair peeling paint on specific white colors (040/070), but they are refusing to acknowledge the exact same chemical failure occurring on their Magnetic Gray Metallic vehicles. Dealerships and the Brand Engagement Center routinely dismiss these failures as "environmental damage." This is a structural failure of the exterior coating that actively impairs safe vehicle operation due to visibility hazards and the ingestion of chemical particulates into the cabin air supply. I am urging the NHTSA to investigate this widespread defect on Magnetic Gray Metallic Toyota vehicles.

Incident: October 9, 2026 · Filed: October 9, 2026

Vehicle: 2017 Toyota Tacoma Issue: Persistent water intrusion, extensive mold contamination, and unresolved condition following Toyota Limited Service Campaign 21TD03. Approximately 12–18 months ago, Gray-Daniels Toyota in Brandon, Mississippi, performed Toyota's service campaign addressing water intrusion through the rear center high-mounted brake light. At that time, the vehicle's carpeting was wet and mold-contaminated. The dealership replaced all carpeting as part of the campaign repair. Within two days of receiving the vehicle, I contacted the dealership's service department and reported that the interior remained wet and the condensation problem had not improved. The service department advised me by telephone that Toyota was aware of another water-intrusion problem involving the rear cabin vents. I was informed that nothing further could be done unless I paid for an expensive additional repair. The dealership did not reinspect the vehicle. The water intrusion continued, and the vehicle now has extensive visible mold contamination, particularly in the rear floor area. I no longer consider the vehicle safe to occupy or operate because of concerns about exposure to mold and airborne contaminants. I am concerned that the original manufacturer-authorized repair failed to resolve the water intrusion, that an additional known source of water intrusion was not investigated, and that the resulting contamination presents a potential occupant health and safety hazard. I request that NHTSA review this condition to determine whether the water-intrusion defects and resulting contamination warrant further safety investigation, including whether other Toyota Tacoma owners have experienced similar problems following completion of the service campaign.

Incident: October 8, 2026 · Filed: October 8, 2026

While driving at highway speeds on the interstate, the driver-side sun visor suddenly experienced an internal mechanical failure, snapping at the pivot point. Instead of detaching completely, the visor dropped down into a vertical position, completely blocking my forward windshield view. Because this occurred while driving directly into blinding sunlight, the combination of the obstructed windshield and the sudden, unshielded sun glare caused an immediate and severe loss of forward visibility. This created an imminent crash hazard on a high-speed roadway, requiring an emergency reaction to blindly clear the obstruction from my field of vision while attempting to maintain vehicle control.

Incident: May 13, 2026 · Filed: September 2, 2026

My 2017 Tacoma TRD Off Road (manual transmission) makes a constant chirping sound when the engine is running and increases chirping sound when accelerator is pressed. The chirping sound ceases when the clutch is pressed in. It's clear through research that this is a "throw out bearing" issue. Toyota dealership confirmed the same issue and replaced the throw out bearing on 6/24/26 through 7/2/26 (as covered by extended warranty). On 7/3/26, the chirping sound remains, possibly worse/louder. On 8/28/26 through 8/31/26, a different Toyota dealer changed the throw out bearing again, but added changing the entire clutch system (being clutch disc assembly, clutch cover assembly, pressure plate, fly wheel and fly wheel sub assembly). Car was picked up and still makes chirping noise. Research of this issue notes: Quill Wear: The aluminum snout (quill) the bearing slides on can groove and wear down over time; and Toyota TSB: Dealerships previously addressed this under technical service bulletins with updated OEM replacement parts, though the noise can sometimes return if the core design interaction isn't changed. This is a design flaw, using an aluminum snout/quill versus a steel snout. This issue is all over the internet, although when I called Toyota Brands, they said they cannot help me. This should be a recall item for Toyota to fix.

Incident: August 20, 2026 · Filed: August 23, 2026

The parking brake sticks. This is an issue because the vehicle automatically applies the parking brake briefly when switching from neutral to first gear or reverse to prevent rollback. When this happens, the parking brake sticks, and the rear wheels lock. I believe the brake cables have been infiltrated with water resulting in rust/corrosion.

Incident: June 18, 2026 · Filed: June 18, 2026

Common issue reported amongst 2016-2019 Toyota Tacoma owners. Noticed brake fluid dripping from under driver's side dash directly under brake pedal onto floor mat. Upon inspection, found brake fluid dripping down from what appears to be brake booster. Leaking brake booster should be a safety recall with replacement covered by Toyota.

Incident: May 15, 2026 · Filed: June 4, 2026

Truck has 116k miles, started losing power and acceleration diminished. CEL and Trac Off light came on. Pulled over twice after experiencing same issue. Took to mechanic and diagnostic code P0301 (cylinder 1 misfire). Replaced 6 spark plugs to be safe, and replaced broken coil in cylinder 1. Drove less than a mile and CEL came back on. Brought to dealership this time and they found a leak in the head gasket and noticed warping in cylinder 1, along with code P0301 still present. They reported back to me stating it needed a machinist to resurface the the cylinder head, that the repair is mechanical. Even outside of warranty this fix should not be costing $13,000. The truck has been properly maintained for the past 9 years, all oil services and replacing any wear and tear items. Mechanical (warping) is manufacturing issues.

Incident: June 1, 2021 · Filed: June 1, 2026

Clear coat and paint began to oxidize and fade after 4 years of ownership even when maintaining with wax