WASHINGTON, DC — Toyota is recalling 48,280 Tacoma TRD Off-Road trucks because a welded flange on the Bilstein dampers can corrode and allow the external oil reservoir to come loose, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall covers certain 2024 and 2025 models. Toyota says the condition could create a road hazard if the reservoir separates while the truck is being driven, and the company says dealers will inspect the dampers and replace them at no charge if needed.
Recall Details
The filing with NHTSA says the affected trucks use Bilstein dampers with external reservoirs that are standard on the TRD Off-Road trim. Toyota said the problem involves an untreated metal area between the reservoir, flange and damper body that can rust over time.
If corrosion progresses, the weld may fail and the reservoir could detach. Toyota said not all of the recalled trucks were sold in the United States, but the recall campaign still includes a substantial number of vehicles in the market here.
How It Was Found
Toyota said the issue was first identified in September 2025 after it learned of two claims involving a leaking damper. A dealership inspection then found that one reservoir was missing, which led to a broader investigation with the supplier and teardown analysis.
Bilstein concluded that the flange length, along with exposure to salt spray and rock chipping, could worsen corrosion. Toyota’s engineers also found that flanges of a certain length are more vulnerable, and the company estimated at the end of July that it had seen 20 field technical reports and 62 warranty claims.
What Owners Should Know
Toyota says owners of affected Tacomas will be notified by mail by October 5, 2026. Dealers were notified earlier this month, and the company says owners can bring the trucks to an authorized dealer for inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the front and rear damper assemblies with improved parts.
Drivers can check the recall through Toyota or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The company has said the work will be performed free of charge, and the repair is intended to address the corrosion-prone components before the reservoir can separate from the truck.
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