2023 Toyota Tacoma 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Pickup Trucks 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
Combined
20
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
22
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
22
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
21
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
448 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.5L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,368/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,468/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,916/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,102/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,392/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,383/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,193/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,464/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,258/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,336/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 20 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability19.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
46
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems46 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 46 owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma 4WD. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and air bags. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
10
Engine
9
Air Bags
7
Steering
7
Power Train
6
Brakes
5
Visibility / Wipers
3
Suspension
2

2023 Toyota Tacoma 4WD problems by category: Electrical System: 10 complaints, Engine: 9 complaints, Air Bags: 7 complaints, Steering: 7 complaints, Power Train: 6 complaints, Brakes: 5 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 3 complaints, Suspension: 2 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 12/15/2025ODI#11705080
On June 20, 2025, my 2023 Toyota Tacoma (VIN [XXX] ed a sudden loss of effective braking during normal driving conditions (dry roadway, clear weather). The vehicle was being driven by my adult son. …
Air BagsFiled: 03/24/2025ODI#11650273
My 2023 Toyota Tacoma creates an error message on my console screen "A Malfunction in the SRS Airbag System has been detected. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected." In 2024, the…
SteeringFiled: 04/21/2024ODI#11584324
When starting the truck and warming up a minute or so and then putting in reverse to back out or forward to pull into a carport, idling in gear with your foot only on the brake, the engines surges/rev…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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