2017 Toyota Tacoma Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 244 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, 4% of the 244 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased truck july 24, 2017 from mark miller Toyota in salt lake city, utah. In the first 6 months I lost brakes 3 times. Went to dealer each time. They couldn't duplicate so no repairs made. After the 3 times a recall came out, 18v888. Exact symptoms. Then a forth time happened and they said the recall doesn't effect my VIN so they still have to duplicate. Today, february 27, 2019 truck wouldn't stop and I ran thru a stop sign, and it was cont on my dash cam. With this problem my seats are loose and sometimes don't lock. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182739, filed 2019-02, 40,110 miles“2017 Tacoma TRD Pro Water has been leaking through the rear air-pressure vents for quite some time. I have had a moldy/musty smell in the truck after a good rain for at least 6 months. Then I started noticing mold coming up on the driver's side kick plate. We went through all the diagnostic steps with Toyota dealership, who kept telling us it was the windshield leaking. We had the windshield removed and reset. The windshield people told us it was the cowl under the windshield allowing water to come in through the air filter behind the glovebox. …”
NHTSA complaint #11650577, filed 2025-03“I had noticed my heated seat stopped working. Upon investigation and searching the web for similar issues I found that a relay for the seats located under each front seat was the issue. I saw pictures online of others and when I pulled my seat out I found the connection between the wires and relay had been completely burned and melted. This is Toyota part number 87501-0C020. When looking up this part it is discontinued with no replacement. There’s no recall or warning from Toyota for this issue. This same part is also installed on Tundra too. …”
NHTSA complaint #11623342, filed 2024-11“Noticed that my floor is getting soaked for no reason. After bring my truck to Arlington Toyota I found out that is was the cabin pressure vent that was leaking. The cabin pressure vent is found between the truck bed and cab. They recalled the third break light in 2019 for leaking water into the cabin but Toyota won’t recognize this pressure vent as a recall which is also leaking water into the cabin. After pulling up all of the carpet I have black mold all under the carpet where my newborn baby was riding. Black mold is a huge health concern. …”
NHTSA complaint #11617466, filed 2024-10“The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, it was discovered that the front driver’s side heated seat was inoperable, and the seat was not heated while the switch for the heated seat was activated. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the electrical wire connector and wiring harness had melted and was destroyed and that the heating components inoperable. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure and informed the contact of a Technical Service Bulletin regarding the failure, but no assistance was offered. …”
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Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 22 | 7% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
68 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 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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