CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
- Risk
- An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can allow oil to leak from the system. Over time, this leak can cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, making the vehicle harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, a dealer will inspect the power steering gear assembly and replace it if necessary. The repair is free of charge at an authorized Toyota dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with questions.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Sequoia | 20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920212022 |
|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra | 200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021 |