NHTSA recall,
Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma shock absorbers may corrode and detach, creating a road hazard and crash risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles because the metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external oil reservoir. An oil reservoir that detaches can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers 48,280 vehicles nationwide. The reason was reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2026.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 30, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. This is a phased recall. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB14 and 26TA14.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
- Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 30, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. This is a phased recall. You may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB14 and 26TA14.
- Watch your mail. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 30, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 30, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB14 and 26TA14.
Is your Toyota affected?
2 models
These models and years may be affected.
- Tacoma, model years
- Tacoma Hybrid, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Component
- Suspension defect
- Campaign
- 26V514000
- Vehicles affected
- 48,280
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-331-4331
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