This Recall Is More Than a Bumpy Ride
A proper suspension is just as important for off-roading as the right tires and ample ground clearance. Toyota equips the Tacoma TRD Off-Road accordingly, but some examples are now being recalled over a defect involving their shock absorbers.
More specifically, corrosion can build up and cause the oil reservoirs on the shock absorbers to detach. Toyota said a detached reservoir could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to another road user. Approximately 48,000 MY2024–2025 Tacoma TRD Off-Road models are included in the voluntary safety recall. As of this writing, the campaign has yet to appear in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall database.
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Hitting a Rough Patch
Aside from becoming road debris, a detached reservoir could allow shock oil to escape, reducing damping performance and potentially affecting vehicle stability. Given the beating these pickups can take, especially when off-roading, avoiding extreme maneuvers until the issue is fixed would be a sensible precaution.
Toyota equips the Tacoma TRD Off-Road with Bilstein monotube remote-reservoir shocks for extended wheel travel and greater heat dissipation. The Japanese marque did not say whether the recall is limited to a specific powertrain. For reference, the TRD Off-Road is available with either a 2.4-liter i-Force turbocharged engine or the i-Force Max hybrid powertrain, which produces up to 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.
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Toyota’s Remedy Plan
Owners of MY2024–2025 Tacoma TRD Off-Road models can enter their VINs into Toyota’s or NHTSA’s recall database to check whether their trucks are affected. They can also contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-800-331-4331. The company plans to notify affected customers by early October 2026
Owners will be asked to bring their vehicles to a Toyota dealer, where the front and rear shock-absorber assemblies will be inspected. Any affected assemblies will be replaced with improved ones at no cost. No “Do Not Drive” advisory has been issued.
In addition to this safety campaign, Toyota recently announced another voluntary safety recall covering approximately 508,000 MY2025–2026 Camrys because their 7-inch digital instrument displays could go blank at startup. Those owners will also be notified by early October 2026.
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