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Toyota Tacoma Shock Absorber Reservoir Can Detach
high How serious is it? About this label
A detached part on the road can create a hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V514000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Part affected | Suspension:rear:shock Absorber |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2024–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some Toyota Tacoma vehicles, a metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode. If it corrodes enough to fail, the external oil reservoir attached to the shock absorber can detach from the vehicle.
What you should do
2. Contact a Toyota dealer at 1-800-331-4331 for an inspection.
3. The shock absorbers will be replaced, if needed, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V514000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-331-4331
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- An oil reservoir that detaches can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 numbers for this recall are 26TB14 and 26TA14.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.