The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21E103000·Announced 2022-11-12

Toyota power steering gear assembly recalled for oil leak risk

Toyota is recalling power steering gear assemblies for certain Tundra and Sequoia models from 2007-2022. The components may be incorrectly manufactured, causing oil leaks that could result in sudden loss of power steering assist and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The affected power steering system is structurally critical to vehicle safety, and oil leaks can cause sudden loss of steering assist leading to crashes. However, no reported injuries or accidents are mentioned in the source, classifying this as a high-risk preventive recall.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling power steering gear assembly service parts for certain 2007-2021 Toyota Tundra and 2008-2022 Toyota Sequoia vehicles. The affected parts (part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121) may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in oil leaks. An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects multiple model years of the Tundra and Sequoia spanning from 2007 to 2022, with approximately 151 vehicles potentially affected by this issue.

Owners should contact their Toyota dealer to have the power steering gear assembly inspected and replaced at no charge. Owners may also call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for more information. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022.

The recalled product

Product
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Power Steering System
Hazard
  • oil-leak
  • steering-failure
Affected units
151

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • TUNDRA
  • SEQUOIA
  • POWER STEERING ASMBLY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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