2PCS Power Side Step Electric Running Boards Fits For Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023

2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Electric Power Running Boards Side Steps OEM | McClain Auto Part

Product Overview

This is a genuine OEM electric power running board set for the 2016 to 2023 Toyota Tacoma, sold as a pair of two boards covering both the driver and passenger sides. These are the factory-installed power retractable side steps that automatically extend when a door opens and retract when the door closes, providing convenient cab entry and exit without the fixed ground clearance compromise of standard running boards.

Power retractable running boards on the third-generation Tacoma are one of the most practical factory options on this platform. When retracted, they tuck up against the rocker panel and clear the ground for off-road use. When extended, they deploy to a well-positioned step height that makes entering and exiting a lifted or stock Tacoma significantly easier than stepping up from the ground. For buyers replacing damaged or non-functioning power steps, sourcing an OEM matched pair from the same donor vehicle is the most direct path to restoring factory operation.

The third-generation Tacoma launched for 2016 and ran through 2023 before the fourth-generation redesign introduced a completely new platform for 2024. The power running board system on the third generation does not interchange with the fourth-generation design or with any prior Tacoma generation. This set is consequently specific to the 2016 to 2023 platform and requires generation confirmation before ordering.

This set was removed from a donor third-generation Tacoma and our team inspected both boards at our Cleveland, Ohio facility before listing. Condition is documented before shipping and additional photos are available on request before you commit to an order.

Key Features

Genuine OEM Toyota Tacoma electric power running boards
Sold as a pair, driver and passenger side
Power retractable, extends on door open and retracts on door close
Fits 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Toyota Tacoma
Third-generation Tacoma platform
Factory door signal integration
Motor and actuator assembly included
Step pad surface inspected on both boards
Motor and actuator condition documented
Wiring harness contact for confirmation
Mounting brackets contact for confirmation
Ships from Cleveland, Ohio
Most orders processed within 1 to 3 business days
6-month warranty included

Product Specifications

How Third-Generation Tacoma Power Running Boards Work

The electric power running boards on the third-generation Tacoma operate through an integrated door signal system. When any door opens, the running board motor activates and deploys the step board outward and downward to the extended position. When the door closes, the motor retracts the board back up against the rocker panel to the stored position.

This door-activated operation relies on communication between the door signal system and the running board motor control. Installing these running boards on a truck originally equipped with factory power running boards consequently produces a plug-and-play integration with the existing door signal wiring. Installing them on a truck not originally equipped with power running boards requires additional wiring and module integration work beyond a direct bolt-on installation.

Provide your VIN before ordering and we confirm whether your specific Tacoma came from the factory with power running boards and the correct wiring infrastructure for these boards to operate correctly on your truck.

Why Replace With OEM Power Running Boards

Power running board failures on the third-generation Tacoma most commonly involve motor failure, actuator damage, or step board structural damage from trail contact or road debris. When one or both boards stop deploying or retracting correctly, the options are to replace the failed motor and actuator components individually or to source a complete matched OEM set that restores the full system to factory operation.

Sourcing a complete matched pair from the same donor vehicle provides several practical advantages. Both boards carry matched wear characteristics and identical motor specifications. The actuator timing on both sides consequently matches, producing synchronized deployment and retraction that single-component replacements sometimes fail to achieve. Additionally, sourcing a complete set eliminates the compatibility guesswork that comes from mixing components from different donor vehicles with potentially different model year or trim level specifications.

Cab Style Fitment

Running board length and bracket positioning on the third-generation Tacoma vary between Access Cab and Double Cab configurations. Access Cab trucks carry shorter running boards with bracket positions calibrated to the shorter door configuration and wheelbase. Double Cab trucks carry longer running boards with bracket positions calibrated to the extended door layout.

Power running boards sourced from a Double Cab donor do not align correctly on an Access Cab truck and vice versa. Cab style confirmation is consequently one of the most important fitment steps for this listing alongside generation confirmation. Contact us with your specific cab style and provide your VIN and we confirm cab style alignment between this donor set and your specific Tacoma before ordering.

Motor and Actuator Assembly

The motor and actuator assembly drives the deployment and retraction cycle on each board. Each board carries its own dedicated motor and actuator that responds independently to the door signal. Both motor and actuator assemblies were assessed during our pre-listing inspection for physical condition, housing integrity, and operational status.

Contact us before ordering for specific motor and actuator condition details and photos. We provide close-up images of the motor housing, actuator arm, and connection points on both boards before purchase.

Step Pad Condition

The step pad surfaces on both boards were assessed during inspection for surface wear, cracking, and damage consistent with regular use. Step pad condition on a used power running board reflects foot traffic from the donor vehicle’s service history. Tacoma power running boards see regular use and step pad wear is consequently a common condition characteristic on used sets.

Contact us before ordering for photos of both step pad surfaces. We provide close-up images of the driver side and passenger side step pad condition before purchase so you can evaluate wear against your expectations.

OEM Fitment Advantages

These OEM power running boards came off a third-generation Tacoma built to the same factory specifications as yours. The mounting bracket positions, motor and actuator geometry, door signal connector locations, and board profile all reflect Toyota’s original engineering for the power running board system on this platform. As a result, they install at the factory mounting locations without modification on correctly equipped trucks and integrate with the factory door signal system without additional wiring work.

Aftermarket power running board alternatives for the third-generation Tacoma vary considerably in motor quality, actuator durability, door signal integration accuracy, and deployment timing calibration. An OEM matched pair from a verified third-generation donor consequently provides the most reliable factory-correct operation and fitment result for this application.

We verify the donor vehicle configuration against your VIN before this set ships. That step confirms third-generation platform alignment, cab style compatibility, power running board wiring infrastructure, and component inventory before anything leaves our warehouse.

Condition and Inspection Report

Our team inspected both power running boards at our Cleveland, Ohio facility before listing.

Step Pad Surfaces

Step pad surface condition on both boards is documented before shipping. Contact us for close-up photos of the driver side and passenger side step pads before purchasing.

Motor and Actuator Assemblies

Both motor and actuator assemblies were assessed for physical condition and housing integrity. Contact us for specific motor and actuator condition details and photos before ordering.

Board Structure and Profile

Both running board structural members and profiles were inspected for bends, cracks, and deformation. No structural issues were identified on either board.

Wiring Harness

Wiring harness condition and connector integrity were assessed during inspection. Contact us for specific wiring details and connector configuration before ordering.

Mounting Brackets

Mounting bracket condition and hardware status were assessed during inspection. Contact us to confirm which mounting brackets and hardware are included with this specific set before ordering.

Structural Integrity

Our team inspected both boards for impact damage, bends, cracks, and deformation. No structural issues were identified on either unit.

Vehicle Compatibility

This electric power running board set fits the following vehicles:

2016 Toyota Tacoma with factory power running boards
2017 Toyota Tacoma with factory power running boards
2018 Toyota Tacoma with factory power running boards
2019 Toyota Tacoma with factory power running boards
2020 Toyota Tacoma with factory power running boards
2021 Toyota Tacoma with factory power running boards
2022 Toyota Tacoma with factory power running boards
2023 Toyota Tacoma with factory power running boards

This set is specific to the third-generation Tacoma for model years 2016 through 2023 and to trucks originally equipped with factory power running board wiring infrastructure. It is not compatible with the fourth-generation 2024 and newer Tacoma or with the prior second-generation 2005 to 2015 Tacoma.

Cab style additionally affects running board length and bracket compatibility within this generation. Always provide your VIN when you contact us so we can confirm third-generation platform alignment, factory power running board equipment, cab style compatibility, and wiring infrastructure before anything ships.

Shipping Information

This power running board set ships nationwide from our Cleveland, Ohio warehouse via freight carrier. Running board sets are packed carefully to protect both boards, motors, and wiring components during freight transit and consequently arrive in the same condition they left our facility.

Most orders are processed and ready to ship within 1 to 3 business days of purchase. You receive a tracking number as soon as the order ships. Local pickup is also available for buyers in the Cleveland area by prior arrangement.

Contact us at +1(216) 230-5433 or sales@mcclainautopart.com with any shipping questions before ordering.

About McClain Auto Part

James McClain founded McClain Auto Part in Cleveland, Ohio in 2009. For over fifteen years we have been sourcing, inspecting, and shipping OEM truck parts to mechanics, body shops, fleet managers, and truck owners across all 50 states. We carry a 4.9 out of 5 star rating on Google from over 800 verified reviews. Every part we list is physically in our Cleveland warehouse, already inspected, and ready to ship. When you call us you talk to someone who knows the Tacoma platform and can answer real questions about fitment, condition, and compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will This Fit My 2020 Toyota Tacoma With Factory Power Running Boards

Yes. This power running board set fits the 2016 through 2023 Toyota Tacoma with factory power running board equipment. Cab style and wiring infrastructure variations affect exact compatibility. Provide your VIN and we confirm the correct configuration for your specific Tacoma before anything ships.

Is This a Genuine OEM Set

Yes. These are genuine OEM Toyota electric power running boards removed from a third-generation Tacoma donor vehicle. They are not aftermarket reproductions. The factory motor configuration, actuator design, and door signal integration reflect Toyota’s original manufacturing specifications for this generation.

Does This Set Include Both Driver and Passenger Side Boards

Yes. This listing covers a matched pair of two boards including both the driver side and passenger side power running boards as removed from the same donor vehicle.

Will These Work on a Tacoma Not Originally Equipped With Power Running Boards

Installing these boards on a Tacoma not originally equipped with factory power running boards requires additional wiring and module integration work beyond a direct bolt-on installation. Provide your VIN and we confirm your truck’s factory power running board equipment before ordering.

What Cab Style Does This Set Fit

Running board length and bracket positioning vary between Access Cab and Double Cab configurations on the third-generation Tacoma. Contact us with your specific cab style and provide your VIN and we confirm cab style compatibility between this donor set and your Tacoma before ordering.

Are the Motors and Actuators Included

Yes. The motor and actuator assemblies are included with this set on both boards. Contact us for specific motor and actuator condition details and photos before ordering.

Will This Fit the Fourth-Generation 2024-2026 Tacoma

No. The fourth-generation Tacoma launched for 2024 with a new power running board system that does not interchange with the third-generation platform. This set is consequently not compatible with any Tacoma produced after the 2023 model year.

Will This Fit the Second-Generation 2005-2015 Tacoma

No. The third-generation Tacoma launched for 2016 with a new running board mounting and electrical system. This set is consequently not compatible with any Tacoma produced before the 2016 model year.

Can Fitment Be Verified Before Shipping

Yes. Provide your VIN when you contact us and we cross-reference your Tacoma’s model year, cab style, factory power running board equipment, and wiring infrastructure against this set before anything ships.

Do You Ship Nationwide

Yes. We ship this power running board set to all 50 states from our Cleveland, Ohio warehouse via freight carrier. Most orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days and you receive a tracking number as soon as the order ships.

Before You Order

Confirm your model year falls within the 2016 to 2023 third-generation window, your Tacoma is equipped with factory power running board wiring, and your cab style matches the donor configuration. VIN verification is required for this application. Provide your VIN when you contact us so we can verify third-generation platform alignment, wiring infrastructure, cab style compatibility, and component condition before you commit to the purchase.

Call us at +1(216) 230-5433 or email sales@mcclainautopart.com.

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