Toyota has recalled certain 2024 and 2025 Tacoma pickups, including the Tacoma Hybrid, because a metal flange on the shock absorbers can corrode and fail. When it does, the external oil reservoir attached to the shock can come off and land on the road.
Which trucks
- Toyota Tacoma 2024 and 2025
- Toyota Tacoma Hybrid 2024
The recall number is 26V514. Trucks with remote-reservoir shocks, common on off-road trims, are the focus. Check the VIN.
What is wrong
Some shocks carry their oil in a separate canister, called a remote reservoir, to keep them cool on rough ground. The reservoir is held by a metal flange. On affected trucks, that flange can corrode and break, letting the reservoir detach. A loose reservoir can become a hazard for drivers behind, and the shock stops working properly.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the front and rear shock absorbers and replace them as needed, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Toyota sent interim letters at the end of September 2026 and expects the final remedy in March 2027.
What to do
- Check the VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls or Toyota’s owner site.
- Look at the shocks behind each wheel. If a reservoir is loose, dangling or missing, or you see oil on the shock, get the truck inspected.
- Book the replacement when Toyota says parts are ready.
A new generation
The 2024 Tacoma is the first year of a new generation, and as our redesign study shows, first years usually draw more complaints than the years after. It is still too new for us to rate. The 2020 and 2021 Tacoma have the lowest complaint rates of any truck we track. See the Tacoma page.
Questions
Can I still drive the truck? Toyota has not told owners to stop driving. Inspect the shocks and book the repair.
Are older Tacomas affected? No. This recall covers 2024 and 2025 trucks only.