Rear differential may leak
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 tacoma vehicles. oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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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FAQ: Recall 17V285000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V285000?
NHTSA recall 17V285000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on April 27, 2017. It addresses: Rear differential may leak. The recall affects approximately 227,732 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V285000 or the manufacturer campaign number H0G. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.