Recall 17V425 covers 3,547 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4RUNNER vehicles for hood scoops that can detach. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 3,547 2011-2016 Tacoma and 4RUNNER vehicles with accessory hood scoops installed by Southeast Toyota or its dealers because the scoop adhesive can weaken and let the scoop detach. If that happens, the part can become a road hazard and increase crash risk; the Toyota dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The hood scoop on these 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4RUNNER vehicles is an accessory piece mounted to the hood. Its normal job is to stay fixed to the hood as exterior body equipment while the vehicle is driven, washed, parked, and serviced.
On affected vehicles, the adhesive that holds the hood scoop to the hood can weaken. Once that bond loses strength, the scoop is no longer held securely. Airflow and vibration during driving can then pull the scoop loose, allowing it to detach from the vehicle instead of staying attached to the hood.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a rattle, gap, or visible looseness to confirm the problem, because the recall information does not identify a dependable owner-visible sign before the scoop separates.
Who's affected?
Covers Tacoma pickups and 4RUNNER SUVs across the 2011-2016 model years, with equipment and hood hinge or body structure components listed for the included years.
| 2011 Toyota Tacoma | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota Tacoma | body structure |
| 2012 Toyota 4RUNNER | Equipment |
| 2012 Toyota 4RUNNER | body structure |
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma | Equipment |
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma | body structure |
| 2011 Toyota 4RUNNER | Equipment |
| 2011 Toyota 4RUNNER | body structure |
| 2013 Toyota Tacoma | Equipment |
| 2013 Toyota Tacoma | body structure |
| 2014 Toyota 4RUNNER | Equipment |
| 2014 Toyota 4RUNNER | body structure |
| 2014 Toyota Tacoma | Equipment |
| 2014 Toyota Tacoma | body structure |
| 2015 Toyota Tacoma | Equipment |
| 2015 Toyota Tacoma | body structure |
| 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER | Equipment |
| 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER | body structure |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma | Equipment |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma | body structure |
| 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER | Equipment |
| 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER | body structure |
| 2013 Toyota 4RUNNER | Equipment |
| 2013 Toyota 4RUNNER | body structure |
| Units affected | 3,547 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the hood scoop detaches, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Treat this as a repair to schedule soon, since the fix mechanically fastens the scoop to the hood. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma or 4RUNNER is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Toyota owner notice before booking the repair if you have not received one.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer after confirmation and ask for the free hood-scoop fastening repair that secures the scoop to the hood so it does not detach.
- Reference recall number 17V425 and Toyota recall SET17B when you call.
- Avoid highway driving until the hood scoop is secured.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician mechanically fastens the accessory hood scoop to the hood so the scoop is no longer relying only on weakened adhesive. The repair is performed free under the recall once the dealer remedy is available. For 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4RUNNER owners, the service visit centers on securing the scoop hardware and confirming the hood scoop is attached before the vehicle leaves the dealer.
Timeline
| July 3, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V425?
Recall 17V425 covers 3,547 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4RUNNER vehicles with distributor-installed or dealer-installed accessory hood scoops. The adhesive attaching the scoop can weaken, letting the scoop detach and become a road hazard. Toyota dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma or 4RUNNER is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Toyota is included in recall 17V425. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask for the accessory hood scoop recall repair. Reference recall number 17V425 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and the remedy for recall 17V425 says dealers will mechanically fasten the hood scoop to the hood free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Toyota dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the accessory hood scoop can detach while the vehicle is being driven. If it separates from the hood, it can become a road hazard and increase crash risk for other drivers. The fix is to have the dealer mechanically secure the scoop.
What if I bought my Toyota Tacoma or 4RUNNER used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma or 4RUNNER is included, then call a franchised Toyota dealer and reference recall number 17V425.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V425000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-954-429-2000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V425 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V425000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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