Toyota Recalls 106,061 Tacoma Trucks for Rear Brake Hose Problems
2024 and 2025 Toyota Tacoma 4WD pickups equipped with 16-inch brakes and 17-inch wheels can develop leaks in the rear brake hoses.
Abrasion from accumulated mud and dirt is the root cause.
Toyota says affected owners will be notified by mail on April 7, 2025, to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer to have the rear brake hoses replaced with upgraded units.
One of the most important parts of hydraulic brake systems is, well, the hydraulic brake fluid. Apparently, certain 2024 and 2025 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks can develop brake fluid leaks when mud and dirt abrade the rear brake hoses.
A recall report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Toyota is recalling 106,061 examples of 2024 and 2025 Tacoma pickups.
The popular midsize rig just entered its fourth generation and might have some early production teething problems. Toyota says 1% of vehicles are slated for this recall.
The affected trucks are four-wheel-drive Tacomas that come with either 17-inch wheels or 16-inch brakes. The report says mud and dirt can accumulate inside the wheel and contact the brake hose.
This contact can abrade the brake hose and cause it to leak, reducing your braking power and increasing the chances of a collision.
Fortunately for affected owners, there is a solution. Toyota will replace the affected trucks' brake hoses with upgraded hoses. As with most recalls, this will be free of charge to any affected owners.
Toyota is still monitoring two-wheel-drive versions of its Tacoma and models equipped with 18-inch wheels. The company also says Tacoma pickups with 17-inch brakes shouldn't be affected by this issue.
Toyota will send notice to affected owners on April 7, 2025, but you can also use the NHTSA recall or Toyota recall tools to see if your vehicle is affected.
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