2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma, 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid recall: Front and Rear Shock Absorber Reservoirs May Detach
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 6, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles. The metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external oil reservoir.
- The risk
An oil reservoir that detaches can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
48,280 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma, 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid.
- Compared with
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has 28 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 15 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
158 earlier NHTSA recalls by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 6, 2026 2026 Toyota BZ Woodland recall: Deactivated Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126
- Aug. 6, 2026 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid recall: Blank Instrument Cluster Display/FMVSS 101, 108, 114, 208
- July 29, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing equipment recall: Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
- July 29, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing equipment recall: Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
- July 8, 2026 2026 Lexus TX, 2026 Lexus TX Hybrid, 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid and 2 more models recall: Rear Axle Carrier May Break
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Toyota Tacoma 2024-2025
- Toyota Tacoma Hybrid 2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V514000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 48,280 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26TB14/26TA14 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record