MENU
SEARCHThe recall covers an estimated 228,000 pickup trucks in the 2016 and 2017 model years.
Photo of Toyota Tacoma courtesy of Toyota.
Photo of Toyota Tacoma courtesy of Toyota.
Toyota Motor North America is recalling approximately 228,000 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks in the 2016 and 2017 model years to fix an oil leak problem that might lead to a loss of vehicle control, according to the automaker.
The trucks involved have rear differentials that may leak oil, Toyota said. If a vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the rear differential could become damaged. Noise and reduced propulsion might result.
“In some cases the rear differential could seize, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash,” Toyota warned in a released statement.
Toyota dealers will check the rear differential for any oil leakage. If no leaks are found, all fasteners will be re-tightened. If leakage is discovered, technicians will replace the rear differential carrier gasket with a new one and install new fasteners. If rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced with a new one. There will be no charge for the repairs.
Toyota will begin notifying Tacoma truck owners of the recall by mail in mid-June.
To reach Toyota customer service, call (800) 331-4331. To learn whether a specific truck is covered by the recall, click here and search by VIN.
Distracted driving remains one of the most persistent risks in fleet operations. New approaches focus on removing mobile device use entirely while adding real-time safety support.
Read More →
As distraction risks evolve, fleets are turning to smarter, more connected technologies to better understand what’s happening behind the wheel. Part 2 explores how these tools are helping identify risky behaviors and improve visibility across operations.
Read More →
What fleets capture to improve safety can also expose them in litigation, forcing leaders to rethink how data is managed, stored, and shared.
Read More →
Distracted driving is often measured by what we can see—phones in hand, eyes off the road. But what about the distractions we can’t? A recent incident raises a bigger question about awareness, attention, and why subtle risks so often go unnoticed.
Read More →
While serious crashes are declining, a rise in minor incidents and ongoing risk hotspots underscore the need for continued fleet safety investment.
Read More →
Fleets have more driver data than ever, so why isn't behavior changing? Training requires more than reports and coaching — it requires real-world practice.
Read More →
A two-part conversation with Stefan Heck on how AI is transforming the fight against distracted driving. As fleets adopt smarter tools, the focus shifts from reacting to preventing risk. In Part 1, we look at where AI is making an impact for fleets today.
Read More →
More people on foot means more risk for drivers. These pedestrian safety tips can help prevent serious injuries and keep everyone safer on the road.
Read More →
Safer crews. Fewer incidents. Better uptime. Learn how driver-assist technology is changing the way vocational fleets operate.
Read More →
An 11% drop in pedestrian fatalities in early 2025 signals progress in U.S. road safety, but elevated death rates and ongoing risks underscore the need for continued action from fleets and policymakers.
Read More →
