Toyota Tacoma 2017 Power Train Recall: Oil Leak Risk
Toyota recalls 2017 Tacoma vehicles with potential rear differential oil leaks that could cause loss of control and crashes. Free repairs available by June 19, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain 2017 Tacoma trucks because oil leaks in the rear differential could cause the differential to seize, leading to loss of control and crashes. Owners must have their rear differential inspected by a dealer for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226455-toyota-tacoma-2017-power-train-recall-oil-leak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226455-toyota-tacoma-2017-power-train-recall-oil-leak-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V285000
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“Toyota Tacoma 2017 Power Train Recall: Oil Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226455-toyota-tacoma-2017-power-train-recall-oil-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V285000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V285000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the rear differential has insufficient oil, it may seize and cause the truck to lose control. This could lead to a crash if the vehicle is driven while the differential is leaking oil.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Toyota Tacoma vehicles with rear differential oil leaks. Drivers of these trucks are at risk if the differential seizes during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for oil leaks near the rear differential area. The recall applies to 2017 Toyota Tacoma vehicles with specific model years and configurations.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota Customer Service
Call 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a dealer inspection for free repairs.
Get Rear Differential Inspected
Dealers will check for oil leaks and may tighten fastening nuts or replace parts if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V285000 (April 27, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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