Drive shaft breaks
Defect Summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 venza and sienna passenger cars manufactured from march 7, through march 10, 2011. there is a possibility that the front, right, drive shaft may break due to insufficient heat treatment.
Safety Consequence
Should the drive shaft break during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose power without prior warning. loss of motive power without warning may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will inspect the drive shaft, and, if the drive shaft is identified as one that may not have been correctly manufactured, it will be replaced with a new one at no charge. the safety recall began on june 22, 2011. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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FAQ: Recall 11V306000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V306000?
NHTSA recall 11V306000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on June 1, 2011. It addresses: Drive shaft breaks. The recall affects approximately 50 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V306000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.