Toyota Recalls 381,000 Tacoma Pickups Over Axle Issue

The recall is part of a larger safety concern, with over 680,000 vehicles recalled in less than a week.

Toyota is recalling approximately 381,000 Tacoma pickups from the 2022 and 2023 model years due to a rear axle issue that could increase the risk of a crash.
The recall is part of a larger series of safety concerns, with over 680,000 vehicles recalled by Toyota in less than a week for various issues.
Owners of the affected Tacoma models will be notified by late April and can have their vehicles inspected and repaired at no cost.
Welding debris left on the ends of the rear axle assembly during manufacturing is identified as the cause, potentially allowing parts to separate from the axle.
Toyota has not reported any injuries or accidents directly caused by this issue, but the risk of vehicle instability and brake performance degradation prompts the recall.