CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Sienna vehicles built with a specific lot of 10-spoke alloy wheels from one production facility. These wheels may not have been properly cooled during manufacturing. As a result, the wheels may crack in the spokes from an impact while driving.
- Risk
- If the wheels crack at the spokes, the wheel may separate from the hub assembly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota began notifying owners initially by phone on February 26, 2018 and will mail letters to any unnotified owner starting on April 20, 2018. Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace them if necessary depending on their production location, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0J.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain wheels on this vehicle were not properly cooled during manufacturing. Over time, an impact from driving, such as hitting a pothole or curb, can cause the wheel spokes to crack.
If a wheel cracks at the spokes, it may separate from the hub assembly. This can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The repair is free at an authorized Toyota dealer. Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace them if needed, depending on where they were produced. Owners can also call Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Sienna | 2018 |
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