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2016 Toyota Tacoma recalls

There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with the 2016 Toyota Tacoma in the current search results.

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4 recall campaigns found. Review each campaign below for the affected component, safety risk and remedy. Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · 1ENGINE · 1POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT · 1AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER · 1
Campaign 17V425000

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

03/07/2017
Summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

Risk

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.

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Campaign 17V356000

ENGINE

01/06/2017
Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.

Risk

An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.

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Campaign 17V285000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

27/04/2017
Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.

Risk

If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.

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Campaign 15V656000

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

14/10/2015
Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tacoma trucks manufactured August 20, 2015, to September 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.

Risk

The incorrect bolts may loosen over time and affect the performance of the driver's knee air bag, increasing the risk of driver injury during a crash that necessitates deployment of the air bags.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is F0T.

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What should I do?

Read the remedy and manufacturer guidance for each campaign. Safety recall remedies are generally provided by manufacturers without charge when the vehicle is covered by the recall.