Safety Recall NHTSA · 21E103000 Reported December 23, 2021

Power steering gear assembly may leak oil

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Steering · 151 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21E103000
Manufacturer Campaign
21TH01
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
151
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 23, 2021
Completion Rate
86.09

Defect 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 Consequence

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 21E103000 or campaign 21TH01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21E103000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21E103000?

NHTSA recall 21E103000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on December 23, 2021. It addresses: Power steering gear assembly may leak oil. The recall affects approximately 151 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21E103000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21TH01. 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.