NHTSA-Equipment2026-07-29
Toyota Tacoma side curtain air bag recalled for improper deployment risk
Toyota Tacoma side curtain air bag recalled for deployment risk
Certain side curtain air bag assemblies sold as replacement parts for 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma vehicles may not be properly secured to their mounting bracket. This can cause the air bag to deploy incorrectly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or wait for an owner notification letter (expected September 13, 2026).
- Bring your Tacoma to a Toyota dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the air bag assembly if needed.
- Reference Toyota recall numbers 26TK02 or 26TH02 when you contact the dealer.
Hazard
Improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the CSA assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TK02 and 26TH02.
Affected count
2381
Products
Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E050000More Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalls
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