Is the 2016 TOYOTA Tacoma safe to drive?

The 2016 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.

What is the STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS recall for the 2016 TOYOTA Tacoma? (Campaign #17V425000)

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

NHTSA Campaign 17V425000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

What Happened

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 Unfixed

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

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V425000. 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 17V425000

What This Recall Means

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?