A hood that won't latch securely isn't a small annoyance — it's a real safety issue. Over time, the primary hood latch mechanism on a Toyota Tacoma can wear, corrode, or crack, leaving the hood loose, rattling over bumps, or in the worst case, popping open at speed and blocking your view of the road. If your Tacoma's hood doesn't catch firmly and hold the way it did from the factory, the latch itself is usually the culprit.
What This Part Covers
This is the genuine OEM hood latch lock for the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma, Toyota It's a direct, exact-fit replacement for a damaged, worn, or malfunctioning factory latch, restoring the secure primary and safety catch your Tacoma's hood was engineered to have. If you've noticed play in the hood, a latch that doesn't fully engage, or a hood release that feels inconsistent, this part addresses it at the source.
Why Genuine OEM Is the Right Call
A hood latch isn't the place to gamble on a generic aftermarket fit — it's a safety-critical component that has to engage correctly every single time. Going genuine OEM means:
- Exact factory fit — mounts and aligns exactly like the original, no drilling, filing, or forcing it into place
- Reliable, secure closure — engineered to Toyota's standards for consistent catch and hold under real driving conditions
- Long-term durability — matches the material and build quality of the part it replaces, not a lighter-duty knockoff
- Brand new, OEM-packaged — not a used, reconditioned, or salvage-yard part
Fits
- 2016 Toyota Tacoma
- 2017 Toyota Tacoma
- 2018 Toyota Tacoma
- 2019 Toyota Tacoma
- 2020 Toyota Tacoma
- 2021 Toyota Tacoma
- 2022 Toyota Tacoma
- 2023 Toyota Tacoma
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2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Hood Latch Lock — Genuine OEM
Every part we sell is 100% genuine OEM — no aftermarket, no knockoffs, no counterfeits. The Real Deal since 2006.