The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V920000·Announced 2021-11-23

Toyota Tundra and Sequoia Power Steering Gear Assembly Defect Recall

Toyota is recalling 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia vehicles due to defective power steering gear assemblies that can leak oil, causing sudden loss of power steering assist and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural defect in a critical vehicle safety component (power steering system). The documented consequence—sudden loss of power steering assist—directly increases crash risk. Although no injuries have been reported, the concrete mechanical failure and documented safety consequence warrant a Severe rating per NHTSA structural vehicle defect criteria.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia vehicles due to a defect in the power steering gear assembly. The assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly and can develop an oil leak.

An oil leak from the power steering gear assembly can cause a sudden loss of power steering assist. When power steering assist is lost, drivers must apply significantly more force to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free. Toyota dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA SEQUOIA, TUNDRA
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Power Steering
Hazard
Affected units
22,462

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 (2)

  • SEQUOIA
  • TUNDRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · TOYOTA

Same manufacturer · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

See all →

Same hazard · power steering failure

See all →