Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 2,381
- Recall opened
- Jul 29, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26TK02 / 26TH02
- Type
- Recall
Affected vehicles (1)
- JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG9999
Defect
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.
Risk / consequence
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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26E050000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.