Toyota recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 tacoma vehicles, manufactured from september 14, 2004, through august 29, 2008. Over time, steering wheel vibration may damage the spiral cable assembly (clockspring) that powers the driverâs air bag module. If damage occurs, the air bag warning lamp will illuminate and the air bag may become deactivated.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the driverâs side air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge. An interim letter is expected to be mailed to owners during april 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Tacoma 2005–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V092000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 7, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 3, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 495,470
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 14, 2004 to Aug 29, 2008
- Part
- Air bags › Frontal
Notes
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge.the safety recall is expected to begin in early april 2012.owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Toyota recall: Suspension Aug 6, 2026
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Equipment Mar 24, 2026
- Toyota recall: Power train Oct 1, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 11, 2025
- Toyota recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 6, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 29, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.