NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Driveshaft May Deform and Break
Published: October 1, 2025Recall ID: 25V656000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Driveshaft May Deform and Break
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Driveshaft May Deform and Break |
| Nhtsa id | 25V656000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V656000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed November 14, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated within June 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB11 and 25TA11. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25TB11 / 25TA11 |
| Potentially affected | 5960 |
| Report received date | 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Risk LevelPOWER TRAIN