Spare tire assembly may corrode and detach
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. the affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Safety Consequence
If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota sent owners in august 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. the remedy campaign is being performed in phases. the first phase of the recall began july 7, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. note: 2004-2010 siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10v-160 initiated in 2010. those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. additionally, model year 1998-2003 siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10v-160. owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
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FAQ: Recall 14V273000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V273000?
NHTSA recall 14V273000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on May 22, 2014. It addresses: Spare tire assembly may corrode and detach. The recall affects approximately 419,520 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V273000 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.