Toyota Airbag Recall Detailed<\/h2>\n\n ![](\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/MjA5MDg5MDUyMDIwOTA5OTI0\/2023-toyota-tacoma-chrome-package-and-sx-package.jpg?profile=rss\")
2023 Toyota Tacoma<\/p>\nToyota<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
According to the recall report<\/a> on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site, certain curtain shield airbag (CSA) assemblies sold as replacement parts may not have been properly secured to their mounting brackets during assembly. Due to this, portions of the airbag may not reach their correct positions when deploying in a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to an occupant.<\/p>\n\n ![](\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/MjA5MTIyMTY1NDExNDIzODU2\/2021-toyota-tacoma-trd-off-road-interior.jpg?profile=rss\")
2021 Toyota Tacoma<\/p>\nZac Palmer<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
These replacement airbags are from one supplier, Joyson Safety Systems. Other curtain airbags sold as replacement parts are unaffected, and the same applies to the original airbag assemblies in these trucks. Here are the specific models and model years involved in the recall:<\/p>\n
\n- 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma<\/a> (2,381 units)<\/li>\n
- 2014-2021 Toyota Tundra<\/a> Double Cab and CrewMax (1,737)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In total, 4,118 Toyota pickups that have had their airbags replaced for some reason are involved in this recall.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll owners of Tacoma vehicles who are known to have had a curtain shield airbag replacement part installed in their vehicles will be notified to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer,\u201d states the recall report. \u201cThe dealers will inspect the vehicles for the affected replacement parts and will replace any curtain shield airbag assemblies that are found at no cost.\u201d<\/p>\n
Related: 2027 Toyota Tundra Finally Gets The Trailhunter Treatment It Deserves<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nWhat Owners Must Do Now<\/h2>\n\n ![](\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/MjA5MTIyMjQ2MjEyMzk2NjU2\/2021-toyota-tundra-trail-edition.jpg?profile=rss\")
2021 Toyota Tundra Trail Edition<\/p>\nToyota<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Toyota owners who purchased their pickup truck from new and are certain that the curtain shield airbags have not been replaced will not need to take any action. Relevant owners with one of these pickups should expect notification letters to be mailed between September 13 and 27, 2026. Owners can also contact the automaker\u2019s customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for more information.<\/p>\n
There are no other specific precautions owners can take for this recall, since the airbag issue would only be known in the unlikely event of a crash. Curtain airbags are especially crucial in a side-impact crash, where it\u2019s often the only thing preventing an occupant\u2019s head from striking the window glass or even the object\/other vehicle that collides with the first vehicle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Side curtain airbags can also be designed to deploy in a rollover crash, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety<\/a> (IIHS). They will typically deploy in the first 10 to 20 milliseconds of such a crash and can remain inflated for several seconds to protect occupants if the vehicle rolls over multiple times.\u00a0<\/p>\nOwners of affected Toyota pickups should take this recall seriously and have their airbags replaced, if necessary, as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
Related: 2022-2024 Lexus LX Airbag Recall: What Owners Should Know<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Toyota<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n According to the recall report<\/a> on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site, certain curtain shield airbag (CSA) assemblies sold as replacement parts may not have been properly secured to their mounting brackets during assembly. Due to this, portions of the airbag may not reach their correct positions when deploying in a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to an occupant.<\/p>\n Zac Palmer<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n These replacement airbags are from one supplier, Joyson Safety Systems. Other curtain airbags sold as replacement parts are unaffected, and the same applies to the original airbag assemblies in these trucks. Here are the specific models and model years involved in the recall:<\/p>\n In total, 4,118 Toyota pickups that have had their airbags replaced for some reason are involved in this recall.<\/p>\n \u201cAll owners of Tacoma vehicles who are known to have had a curtain shield airbag replacement part installed in their vehicles will be notified to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer,\u201d states the recall report. \u201cThe dealers will inspect the vehicles for the affected replacement parts and will replace any curtain shield airbag assemblies that are found at no cost.\u201d<\/p>\n Related: 2027 Toyota Tundra Finally Gets The Trailhunter Treatment It Deserves<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Toyota<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Toyota owners who purchased their pickup truck from new and are certain that the curtain shield airbags have not been replaced will not need to take any action. Relevant owners with one of these pickups should expect notification letters to be mailed between September 13 and 27, 2026. Owners can also contact the automaker\u2019s customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for more information.<\/p>\n There are no other specific precautions owners can take for this recall, since the airbag issue would only be known in the unlikely event of a crash. Curtain airbags are especially crucial in a side-impact crash, where it\u2019s often the only thing preventing an occupant\u2019s head from striking the window glass or even the object\/other vehicle that collides with the first vehicle.\u00a0<\/p>\n Side curtain airbags can also be designed to deploy in a rollover crash, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety<\/a> (IIHS). They will typically deploy in the first 10 to 20 milliseconds of such a crash and can remain inflated for several seconds to protect occupants if the vehicle rolls over multiple times.\u00a0<\/p>\n Owners of affected Toyota pickups should take this recall seriously and have their airbags replaced, if necessary, as soon as possible.<\/p>\n Related: 2022-2024 Lexus LX Airbag Recall: What Owners Should Know<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
What Owners Must Do Now<\/h2>\n