2023 Toyota Tacoma - Maintenance & Specs
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma belongs to a Toyota Tacoma lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 22 model years, from 1995 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 3.5L V6, 3.5L. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic (s6). The 2023 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1995) and later (2026) Tacoma model years also documented.
It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 6.1 qt with a new filter. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, ATF WS transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 30 ft-lb, lug nut 96 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around engine (6), unknown or other (6), air bags (5). A representative report reads: "Air Bags (Driver and Passenger Curtain Airbags) no other airbags deployed. Been in repair since 3/8/26. Currently 4/21/26. Insurance already sent Body Shop..." There are 4 safety recalls on record; one covers: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 19 city / 24 highway MPG, 21 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,100.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 6.1 qt |
| Oil filter | Toyota 04152-YZZA5 |
| EPA combined | 21 MPG |
| Tire size | 265/70R17 |
| Coolant | Super Long Life |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 4 |
| Technical service bulletins | 54 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.