NHTSA recall 26E050000 · Jul 29, 2026
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Product
side curtain air bag (CSA) assemblies sold as replacement parts for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma vehicles
Hazard
Improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the CSA assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated by Quarter 4 of 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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- Summary
- 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.
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Recall type
- Equipment
- Potentially affected
- 2,381
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 26TK02 / 26TH02
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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