2017 Toyota Tacoma Specs
The 2017 Tacoma comes with a 159 hp 2.7L four-cylinder or a 278 hp 3.5L V6, in Access Cab and Double Cab form with 4x2 or 4x4. Properly equipped, the V6 Access Cab 4x2 tows up to 6,800 lb, and the EPA rates the truck at up to 21 mpg combined.
2 versions · 3rd gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Oil capacity
- 6.1–6.2 qt
- by version ↓
- Tire size
- P245/75R16
- MPG combined
- 21 mpg
Versions #versions
Compare versions #compare
| 2.7L 4-Cylinder | 3.5L V6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 159 hp | 278 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic / 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic / 6-speed manual |
| Oil capacity | 6.2 qt | 6.1 qt |
| Tire size | P245/75R16 | P245/75R16 |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Curb weight | 3,980 lb | 4,060 lb |
Recalls #recalls
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Low-pressure fuel pump may fail
NHTSA 20V682000 · Nov 4, 2020 · Fuel pump
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, which can stall the engine while driving.
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Vacuum pump may fail and cut brake assist
NHTSA 18V211000 · Apr 3, 2018 · Brake booster vacuum pump
An oil passage in the brake booster vacuum pump rotor may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause a sudden loss of brake assist.
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Load capacity label may be wrong
NHTSA 17V831000 · Dec 20, 2017 · Load capacity label
The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect, which can lead to overloading the truck.
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Crank position sensor may stall the V6
NHTSA 17V356000 · Jun 1, 2017 · Crankshaft position sensor (V6)
On trucks with the six-cylinder engine, the crankshaft position sensor may malfunction, which can make the engine stall.
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Rear differential may leak oil
NHTSA 17V285000 · Apr 27, 2017 · Rear differential
Oil may leak where the rear differential carrier joins the axle housing; driving with too little oil can make the differential seize and cause a loss of control.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque on a 2017 Toyota Tacoma?
Toyota specifies 83 lb-ft (113 N·m) for the wheel nuts.
How much can a 2017 Tacoma tow?
Toyota's 2017 owner's manual gives a trailer weight rating of 3,500 lb for every 2.7L truck and for V6 trucks without the towing package. With the towing package the V6 is rated 6,800 lb as an Access Cab 2WD and 6,500 lb as an Access Cab 4WD; Double Cab 2WD trucks are rated 6,700 lb (model code GRN325L-PRTSHA) or 6,600 lb (GRN325L-PRTLHA and GRN330L), and Double Cab 4WD trucks 6,400 lb, or 6,000 lb for model code GRN310L-PRTLHA. The model code is on the Certification Label.
What is the payload of a 2017 Tacoma?
Toyota's 2017 brochure lists 1,620 lb for the Access Cab 2.7L 4x2 automatic and 1,540 lb for the Access Cab V6 4x2 automatic, down to 1,120 lb for the Limited Double Cab V6 4x4.
How big is the gas tank on a 2017 Tacoma?
21.1 gallons.
Sources: 2017 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04013U; capacities, trailer weight ratings), 2017 Toyota Tacoma Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2017 Toyota Tacoma brochure (horsepower, torque, curb weight, payload, towing, trim tire sizes), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.