Toyota is recalling more than 48,000 new Tacomas with Bilstein dampers to address a corrosion issue.
While its larger Tundra sibling is dealing with a wide-scale engine recall, the latest generation Tacoma is facing some recall campaigns of its own. The most recent recall, according to a report Toyota submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) specifically concerns the standard Bilstein shock absorbers on the TRD Off-Road models (hybrid or not).
Toyota cites a problem with a flange connecting the piggyback external oil reservoir with the shock absorber itself. In some cases, the automaker says the surface “can corrode over time due to moisture intrusion. the corrosion buildup can create an expansive force on the welds securing the reservoir to the shock absorber, which can lead to weld failure.” In more extreme cases, the reservoir can detach from the assembly altogether, falling off the truck and creating a safety hazard to other road users.
Toyota’s own defect information report breaks down the issue to 2024 and 2025 models, specifically. This affects both front and rear shock absorber assemblies, though the company acknowledges it is not sure exactly how many vehicles are affected, since certain conditions could accelerate corrosion in some Tacomas more than others.
The recall broadly affects non-hybrid 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, with 43,825 units included out of the 48,280 total recall population. Then, Toyota is recalling 4,453 hybrid examples of the TRD Off-Road, and just 2 (yes, two trucks) 2025 Tacoma models.
What’s the fix?
Toyota initially received two reports of leaking shock absorbers in September 2025. It spent the next nine months looking into what can cause the oil reservoir to detach, and decided to initiate a recall campaign on July 30.
As of July 27, the automaker says it is aware of 20 field reports and 62 warranty claims related to the issue. That said, these numbers just include data from U.S. sources, and some of the affected units were sold outside the United States.
For all impacted customers, Toyota dealers will inspect and replace corroding Bilstein shock absorbers with “improved ones”, free of charge. The company plans to notify owners in the recall population between September 21 and October 5, though it notified dealers of the problem earlier this month.
For more information, you can check Toyota’s recall website (recall number 26TA14). The NHTSA’s database also allows you to check whether your Tacoma TRD Off-Road is part of the affected group. That said, if you bought into the 2024 model, it’s fairly safe to assume you’ll need to take your truck to the dealer for a fix. Keep in mind, this only affects Tacoma trucks with Bilstein shocks, so you are not part of the recall population if you own any other trim.
It also appears the vast majority of 2025 models and all 2026 models are clear of this recall, at least at time of writing.
