2017 Toyota Tacoma Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 10%of 244 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, 10% of the 244 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Every so often I heard a bang coming from the drivetrain while I'm driving and also when I put the truck on reverse the sound it's loud. I don't know it's a transmission problem or the joints with the differential. But it's getting bad. Also I have problems with the charging system and it was brought in and the day there is no problem but for some reason some times lights will come up out of the bue.”
NHTSA complaint #11399560, filed 2021-03, 35,865 miles“I was driving and suddenly my 2017 Tacoma suddenly shut off in the middle of the street while in motion. It has never had any electrical problems but now the fuel pump is not working. I have read 2018/2019 tacomas have the same problem. Now the truck will not start.”
NHTSA complaint #11361960, filed 2020-09, 82,000 miles“The tach shows the engine is bouncing all over the place which is especially evident when idling, but also noticible while in motion. I believe my truck should have the fuel pump replaced. The engine rpms jump all over when driving, when backing up or just rolling without pressure on the gas pedal, the truck jumps & drops in speed. This has been happening for some time now. We have tried adding detergents & using better quality gas but it doesn't seem to help.”
NHTSA complaint #11415141, filed 2021-05, 95,000 miles“Fuel leaking from the connections for the high pressure direct injection system. Fuel was leaking down the back of the engine and onto the transmission bellhousing near the exhaust. I could smell faint odor of gas in the cabin while driving. Used uv dye to identify the source of the leak. Unknown how long this was occurring for, I have been smelling gas in the engine bay for weeks, Toyota dealer told me the smell was 'normal' during my last service several weeks ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11072002, filed 2018-02, 20,000 miles“Fuel pumpmakes loud chirping noise since 10000 miles I told dealer they told me normal I want it fixed . I want a differant fuel pump I paid a lot of money for this vehicle and it makes annoying noise”
NHTSA complaint #11210038, filed 2019-05, 15,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2017–2020, Sienna 2017–2020, Lexus RX350 2017–2020 +28 more
Related service bulletins
- 10236191Apr 5, 2023DP: Although the high-pressure fuel pump is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the…
- 10230385Dec 22, 2022TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2023 model year Camry, 2017 ? 2022 model year Highlander, 2017 ? 2020 model year Sienna, and 2016 ? 2023 model year Tacoma…
- 10203540Oct 5, 2021TT: Use the following aids in conjunction with the repair manual when removing the fuel tank from 2016-2022 model year Tacoma vehicles.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 | 9 | 11% |
| 2020 | 23 | 26% |
| 2019 | 75 | 34% |
| 2018 | 66 | 32% |
| 2017 | 25 | 10% |
| 2016 | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 6 | 5% |
| 2012 | 53 | 18% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 2% |
| 2006 | 16 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 24 | 6% |
| 2003 | 22 | 6% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
68 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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