Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 6, 2025
Toyota Tacoma 2024-2025: Brake Fluid Leak Risk - Recall
Toyota is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tacoma trucks due to rear brake hose damage from mud and dirt buildup, which can cause brake fluid leaks and reduce braking ability. Owners must have the recall number 25TB04 or 25TA04.
Toyota is recalling specific 2024-2025 Tacoma trucks because mud and dirt buildup inside the rear wheels can damage brake hoses, leading to brake fluid leaks that may cause crashes. This affects vehicles with recall numbers 25TB04 or 25TA04. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81881-toyota-tacoma-2024-2025-brake-fluid-leak-risk-recall.
“Toyota Tacoma 2024-2025: Brake Fluid Leak Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81881-toyota-tacoma-2024-2025-brake-fluid-leak-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #25V058000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V058000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Feb. 6, 2025, that Toyota is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles due to a brake fluid leak hazard. Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Toyota Tacoma, 2024-2025
What to do
Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
The hazard
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash. The rear brake hoses can be damaged if mud and dirt builds up inside the rear wheels.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has 211 other recalls on record since Jan. 6, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Ford 2025 Transit: Brake Failure Risk (Feb. 17, 2026), Mercedes S-Class Recall: Front Brake Hose Leak Risk (Oct. 2, 2026), and Ford F-150 2025 Fuel Tank Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire (Sept. 9, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check your vehicle's recall number on the owner letter or Toyota's website. The affected models are 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles with recall numbers 25TB04 or 25TA04.
Brand
Toyota
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota Customer Service
Call 1-800-331-4331 to confirm your vehicle's recall status and schedule a repair.
Get Free Brake Hose Replacement
Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses at no cost once the recall is confirmed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB04 and 25TA04.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 6 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V058000 — Toyota Tacoma 2024-2025: Brake Fluid Leak Risk - Recall
Hello,
I own a Toyota Tacoma 2024-2025: Brake Fluid Leak Risk - Recall that is covered by recall 25V058000 from Toyota.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB04 and 25TA04.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 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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