# Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly (26E051000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Subject | Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly |
| NHTSA ID | 26E051000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26TK03 / 26TH03 |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 1737 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain side curtain air bag (CSA) assemblies sold as replacement parts for 2014-2021 Toyota Tundra Double Cab and CrewMax vehicles. The side curtain air bag may have been improperly rolled, causing an improper air bag deployment. |
| Consequence | Improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the CSA assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TK03 and 26TH03. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 1,737 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E051000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.