NHTSAN/A
Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Date: 2026-07-29
Category: Consumer Product
Units Affected: 2,381
Vehicle: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain side curtain air bag (CSA) assemblies sold as replacement parts for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. The side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to its mounting bracket, causing an improper air bag deployment.
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.
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