Vehicle stability control system
Defect Summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003 sequoia passenger vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2002 through april 17, 2003. the center position of the steering angle sensor (sas) may not be stored correctly due to improper logic of the skid control ecu programming. the vehicle stability control (vsc) system could activate at low speed for a few seconds during acceleration from a stopped position.
Safety Consequence
Should this occur, the vehicle may not accelerate as quickly as the driver expects, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will reflash the ecu. if the reflash cannot be completed on a particular vehicle, the ecu will be replaced with a new one. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on june 11, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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FAQ: Recall 10V176000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V176000?
NHTSA recall 10V176000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on April 30, 2010. It addresses: Vehicle stability control system. The recall affects approximately 50,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V176000 or the manufacturer campaign number AOG. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.