Toyota Tundra and Sequoia steering part can leak fluid

NHTSA campaign 21E103000 · Reported 2021-12-23 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

critical How serious is it? About this label

Serious — losing power steering assist can happen suddenly and raises the risk of a crash, so get it inspected promptly even though the notice does not tell you to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

This recall covers replacement power steering gear assemblies that were sold and installed on Tundra and Sequoia trucks and SUVs. Some of these parts were built wrong and can leak power steering fluid. If enough fluid leaks out, the steering can suddenly become very heavy and hard to turn while you are driving. Toyota dealers will inspect the part and put in a new steering gear at no charge to you.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your truck or SUV is affected by recall 21E103000 (Toyota's number 21TH01).
2. Contact your Toyota dealer or Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to book the inspection and replacement, which is free.
3. If your steering ever feels suddenly heavy or hard to turn, stop driving and have the vehicle towed in.

Affected vehicles (9)

2018 Toyota Sequoia
2018 Toyota Tundra
2019 Toyota Sequoia
2019 Toyota Tundra
2020 Toyota Sequoia
2020 Toyota Tundra
2021 Toyota Sequoia
2021 Toyota Tundra
2022 Toyota Sequoia

Who to contact

Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-331-4331

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

What steering problems are Toyota vehicles being recalled for? · all 9 Toyota recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Safety 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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.