What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

How fast will I get my report?

Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

Yes. A single report is $24.99. If you're comparing several cars, the 3- and 5-report bundles save you money per report and the extra credits stay in your account until you use them.

What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

2017 Toyota Tacoma Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

The 2017 Toyota Tacoma has 5 open safety recalls and 236 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Tacoma had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign 17V831000 · 20/12/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

RiskAn incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyToyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

ENGINE

Campaign 17V356000 · 01/06/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.

RiskAn engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

RemedyToyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Campaign 17V285000 · 27/04/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.

RiskIf the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyToyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Campaign 18V211000 · 03/04/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.

RiskA sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

RemedyToyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Campaign 20V682000 · 04/11/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

RiskIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyToyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

What owners complain about

The systems 2017 Toyota Tacoma owners report most often to federal regulators:

Power Train67

Engine36

Unknown Or Other35

Service Brakes30

Structure26

Fuel23

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?

Yes. The 2017 Toyota Tacoma has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2017 Toyota Tacoma owners report?

Owners have filed 236 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the power train, engine, unknown or other.

How do I check a specific Tacoma's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2017 Toyota Tacoma: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?

What problems do 2017 Toyota Tacoma owners report?

How do I check a specific Tacoma's history?

Check a specific 2017 Toyota Tacoma

2017 Toyota Tacoma: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?

What problems do 2017 Toyota Tacoma owners report?

How do I check a specific Tacoma's history?

Check a specific 2017 Toyota Tacoma

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