Recall 12V092000: 2005–2009 Toyota Tacoma
- Report received
- Mar 7, 2012
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering &…
- Potentially affected
- 495,470vehicles
- Model years
- 2005–2009
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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 drivers air bag module. If damage occurs, the air bag warning lamp will illuminate and the air bag may become deactivated.
Possible consequence
In the event of a crash, the drivers side air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2005 Toyota Tacoma707 complaints
- 2006 Toyota Tacoma782 complaints
- 2007 Toyota Tacoma541 complaints
- 2008 Toyota Tacoma449 complaints
- 2009 Toyota Tacoma519 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.