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2023 Toyota Tacoma Specs

The 2023 Tacoma comes with a 159 hp 2.7L four-cylinder or a 278 hp 3.5L V6, in 4x2 or 4x4 form. Properly equipped, the V6 tows up to 6,800 lb and the truck is EPA-rated at up to 21 mpg combined.

2 versions · 3rd gen · Updated Oct 2026

Oil capacity
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 6-speed automatic / 6-speed manual
Oil capacity 6.2 qt 6.2 qt
Tire size P245/75R16 P245/75R16
MPG combined 21 mpg 21 mpg
Curb weight 3,915 lb 4,075 lb

Shared by all 2023 Tacomas #shared

Lug nut torque 83 lb-ft

Recalls #recalls

  • Driver air bag may be deactivated after an earlier recall repair

    NHTSA 25V040000 · Jan 29, 2025 · Steering column spiral cable

    Trucks may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 23V480000; a poorly welded connection in the spiral cable can separate and deactivate the driver air bag.

  • Axle shaft may separate from the axle housing

    NHTSA 24V152000 · Feb 27, 2024 · Rear axle

    Debris may have kept the axle shaft fasteners from being properly secured, so the axle shaft can separate from the axle housing.

  • Driver air bag may be deactivated

    NHTSA 23V480000 · Jul 12, 2023 · Steering column spiral cable

    An electrical connection inside the steering column spiral cable may be poorly welded; if it separates, the driver air bag is deactivated.

  • Upper child seat anchor welds may be weak

    NHTSA 22V520000 · Jul 21, 2022 · Child seat anchors

    One or more welds on the upper child seat tether anchors may be insufficient.

FAQ

What is the lug nut torque on a 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

Toyota specifies 83 lb-ft (113 N·m) for the wheel nuts.

How much can a 2023 Tacoma tow?

Up to 6,800 lb with the V6 and automatic as a 4x2, 6,400–6,500 lb as a 4x4, and 3,500 lb with the 2.7L four-cylinder.

How big is the gas tank on a 2023 Tacoma?

21.1 gallons.

Sources: 2023 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04047U), 2023 Toyota Tacoma Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2023 Toyota Tacoma brochure (horsepower, torque, curb weight, payload, towing, trim tire sizes), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.