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Toyota Tacoma Recall 25V656: Front driveshaft can break, risking steering loss and rollaway

NHTSA campaign 25V656, reported October 1, 2025, 5,960 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2025 Toyota Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles may have a front driveshaft constant-velocity (CV) joint that can deform and break.

A broken driveshaft can impair steering, and vehicles with full-time 4WD may roll away while parked without the parking brake applied. Both situations increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 11, 2026. You can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V656Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles. The front driveshaft constant-velocity (CV) joint may deform and break.
Risk
A broken driveshaft can impair steering. Vehicles with full-time 4WD may experience a vehicle rollaway while parked without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB11 and 25TA11.

Affected vehicles

Toyota Tacoma2025
Toyota Tacoma Hybrid2025