Toyota Recalls Tacoma Pickups Over Shock Absorber Snafu
» Posted September 11, 2026 • Resources | Share This Post
Toyota is recalling more than 48,000 Tacoma pickups, warning that faulty parts could spring loose on the road.
Oil reservoirs under the trucks’ shock absorbers could detach, the automaker recently said in a recall notice. Toyota told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that corrosion buildup is to blame.
“If the reservoir detaches while driving, it can create a road hazard, potentially increasing the risk of a crash or an injury to another road user,” Toyota said.
The recall covers certain 2024 and 2025 Tacoma pickups built between January and November 2024. The company began investigating the problem in September 2025, after two reports of leaking shock absorbers, Toyota said. The automaker has received more than 60 warranty claims related to the defect, it told NHTSA.
Toyota plans to notify owners of recalled cars by Oct. 5. In the meantime, Tacoma drivers can check the NHTSA website to see whether their cars are part of the recall. Toyota will ask owners to bring recalled cars to authorized service providers for inspection and shock absorber assembly replacement.
Toyota Safety Recalls Pile Up
The recall comes amid a spate of safety concerns for Toyota drivers. The automaker and its peers recall millions of vehicles every year, citing a broad range of defects and malfunctions that pose safety hazards.
Toyota recently warned that some 2,000 Tacomas may have replacement airbags that do not properly function, for example. Toyota said the safety devices may not be properly secured to their mounting brackets.
Toyota also recalled more than 500,000 Camry hybrids over a problem with their dashboard displays. It added that the vehicles’ turn signals, hazard lights, seat belt reminders, and other warning sounds may not function because of a software glitch.
Know Your Lemon Law Rights
The California lemon law forces Toyota and other auto manufacturers to perform certain repairs on vehicles while they are under warranty. The law also requires the companies to buy back cars that they cannot or simply will not fix.
The buyback requirement includes compensating the owner for any down payment, monthly loan payments, and the outstanding balance on any vehicle loan. An automaker can instead offer to replace the vehicle, but the owner decides whether to accept or reject this alternative arrangement.
No specific number of repair requests or attempts must occur before the buyback or replacement requirement kicks in. An experienced California lemon law attorney can help you understand your rights and explore your options.
Talk with a California Lemon Law Attorney
If you have been stuck with a defective or malfunctioning vehicle, a California lemon law attorney at Bickel Sannipoli APC can help you fight back.
Call us at (888) 800-1983 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law attorney.
