Automotive
Toyota recalls 48,280 Tacoma TRD Off-Road trucks over detachable damper parts
Untreated metal near external oil reservoirs on Bilstein dampers can corrode, risking weld failure and creating potential road hazards.
The short version
- Toyota is recalling 48,280 model year 2024 and 2025 Tacoma TRD Off-Road trucks to fix a suspension component defect.
- Corrosion on untreated metal sections near the Bilstein damper's external oil reservoir can cause welds to fail, potentially allowing the reservoir to detach and create a road hazard.
- Dealers will inspect and replace both front and rear damper assemblies with upgraded parts at no cost, with owner notification letters scheduled to be sent by October 5, 2026.
Key facts
- The recall affects 48,280 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road trucks from the 2024 and 2025 model years.[Car and Driver]
- An untreated metal region between the Bilstein damper body, flange, and reservoir can corrode, causing welds to break and external oil reservoirs to detach.[Car and Driver]
- Toyota recorded 20 field technical reports and 62 warranty claims connected to the issue through late July 2026.[Car and Driver]
- Authorized Toyota dealerships will replace both front and rear damper assemblies free of charge.[Car and Driver]
- Toyota plans to complete mailing owner notification letters by October 5, 2026.[Car and Driver]
What remains uncertain
- The exact portion of the 48,280 recalled vehicles sold specifically within the United States market was not specified in the recall filings.[Car and Driver]