Toyota Tacoma Vehicles Recall for Shock Absorber Issue
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Toyota is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles due to potential corrosion and failure of shock absorber flanges.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 18, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" 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 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.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles, with a total of 144,840 units affected.
What You Should Do
Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's recall numbers are 26TB14 and 26TA14. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V514000.
Why This Matters
An oil reservoir that detaches can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V514000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov)
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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