Toyota Recalls Side Curtain Air Bag Assemblies for Tacoma Vehicles
Toyota is recalling side curtain air bag assemblies for 2016-2023 Tacoma vehicles because they may be improperly secured, increasing injury risk during a crash.
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 safety component (air bag) where improper deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain side curtain air bag (CSA) assemblies sold as replacement parts for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. The recall involves 2,381 units.
The side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to its mounting bracket, which can cause an improper air bag deployment. This defect can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the CSA assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's recall numbers are 26TK02 and 26TH02.
The recalled product
- Product
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN recall
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bag
- Affected units
- 2,381
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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