Toyota Recalls Side Curtain Air Bag Assemblies
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Toyota is recalling 2,381 side curtain air bag assemblies sold as replacement parts for 2016-2023 Tacoma vehicles due to improper mounting that may cause faulty deployment.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain side curtain air bag (CSA) assemblies sold as replacement parts for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. The side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to its mounting bracket, causing an improper air bag deployment.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 2,381 units of JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG assemblies (NHTSA Campaign Number 26E050000). These are replacement parts intended for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Toyota's internal recall numbers are 26TK02 and 26TH02.
What You Should Do
Dealers will inspect and replace the CSA assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Why This Matters
Improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26E050000 - Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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