Toyota side curtain air bag assemblies recalled for improper deployment risk
Certain replacement side curtain air bag assemblies for 2014–2021 Toyota Tundra Double Cab and CrewMax vehicles may have been improperly rolled during manufacturing. This can cause the air bag to deploy incorrectly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalls
What to do
- Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or wait for an owner notification letter (expected September 13, 2026).
- Bring your vehicle to a Toyota dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the air bag assembly if needed.
- Reference recall numbers 26TK03 (Tundra Double Cab) or 26TH03 (CrewMax) when contacting the dealer.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Details
- Units affected
- 1737
- Recall number
- 26E051000
In the NHTSA's words
- Description
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain side curtain air bag (CSA) assemblies sold as replacement parts for 2014-2021 Toyota Tundra Double Cab and CrewMax vehicles. The side curtain air bag may have been improperly rolled, causing an improper air bag deployment. Improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the CSA assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TK03 and 26TH03.
- 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TK03 and 26TH03.
Updates since first reported
- Oct 11, 2026Remedy details updated
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