The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V058000·Announced 2025-02-06

2025 Toyota Tacoma Rear Brake Hoses Subject to Fluid Leak Risk

Toyota is recalling certain 2024–2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles because rear brake hoses can be damaged by mud and dirt buildup, causing brake fluid leaks that reduce braking ability and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural brake system defect where a fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase crash risk. Although no reported injuries or illnesses are mentioned in the source, the hazard directly affects vehicle safety and brake function, meeting the High threshold for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2024–2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles. The rear brake hoses can be damaged if mud and dirt builds up inside the rear wheels, which can result in a brake fluid leak.

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025.

Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's recall numbers are 25TB04 and 25TA04. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA TACOMA
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Service Brakes / Hydraulic
Hazard
Affected units
221,846

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TACOMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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