The 2007 Toyota Tacoma has 7 recalls, the most serious involving fire risks from a seat heater short circuit, a leaf spring that can fracture and puncture the fuel tank, and a rear driveshaft that can break apart and separate from the truck.
The aftermarket seat heater recall covers vehicles sold through Southeast Toyota Distributors where a damaged copper heating element can short circuit and ignite. On Pre-Runner and 4x4 trims, a rear leaf spring can crack from stress or corrosion and puncture the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak. Separately, four-wheel drive models face a rear propeller shaft that can break at the joint, drop onto the road surface, and cause the driver to lose control. On the safety equipment side, two recalls address the driver's airbag: steering wheel vibration can wear down the clockspring that carries electrical power to the airbag module, and a flexible flat cable within the same steering column assembly can also lose connectivity to the module, either way leaving the driver's airbag unable to deploy in a crash. This vehicle is Access Cab trim-specific for one issue: repeatedly slamming the rear access doors can gradually loosen the screws holding the seatbelt pretensioner to the retractor, and if it detaches, the belt cannot snap tight during a crash to restrain the occupant. On the accessories side, a tonneau cover with a key-operated front panel can develop a binding lock cylinder that stays open, allowing the entire cover assembly to lift off the truck while driving.
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What can fail
The electrical wiring in aftermarket seat heaters with copper strand heating elements can be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed, potentially causing electrical issues.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the seat heaters at no charge and refund the purchase price of the accessory.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
A rear leaf spring may crack from stress or corrosion. If it breaks while driving, the fractured piece could shift and puncture the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear leaf spring assembly with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The flexible flat cable in the steering column that connects to the driver's airbag can become damaged when you turn the steering wheel due to its retainer design and position.
What the fix does
The steering column assembly will be inspected and repaired or replaced to prevent the cable from being damaged during steering wheel operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lock cylinder on the tonneau cover's front panel can bind, preventing the panel from closing. This may cause the tonneau cover to separate from the vehicle while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will disable the panel release mechanism or remove the tonneau cover, per your preference, until repair parts are available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Repeated forceful closing of the access doors can loosen the screws securing the seat belt pre-tensioner to the retractor. If screws fully loosen, the pre-tensioner and retractor spring cover may detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly and either replace it or install new pre-tensioner screws with thread-locking sealant and a modified spring cover to prevent loosening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Steering wheel vibration can damage the spiral cable assembly (clockspring) that controls the driver's air bag. When damaged, the air bag warning light comes on and the air bag may stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On certain four-wheel-drive pickup trucks, a section of the rear propeller shaft may have been improperly cast, potentially causing it to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear propeller shaft with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
