Is the 2011 TOYOTA Tacoma safe to drive?

The 2011 TOYOTA Tacoma has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 14V604000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF

What Happened

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.

Risk if Unfixed

If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #14V604000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 14V604000

What This Recall Means

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?