TOYOTA SEQUOIA (2020) recall — Steering
Toyota recalls 2020 Sequoia models with faulty power steering gear assembly that may leak oil, causing sudden loss of power steering and crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling 2020 Sequoia vehicles with a faulty power steering gear assembly that may leak oil. This could cause sudden loss of power steering, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact Toyota for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80132-toyota-sequoia-2020-steering-recall-oil-leak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80132-toyota-sequoia-2020-steering-recall-oil-leak-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21E103000
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“Toyota Sequoia 2020 Steering Recall: Oil Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80132-toyota-sequoia-2020-steering-recall-oil-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21E103000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21E103000).
Why it’s dangerous
The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, causing an oil leak. This leak can lead to sudden loss of power steering assist, making it harder to control the vehicle and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Toyota Sequoia vehicles with specific power steering gear assembly part numbers are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face increased crash risk if the power steering fails.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Sequoia has part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, or 11250-0C121. The recall was notified to owners on February 17, 2022.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota
Call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Get Power Steering Repair
Dealers will inspect and replace the faulty power steering gear assembly at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, causing an oil leak that can lead to sudden loss of power steering assist.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2020 Sequoia has part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, or 11250-0C121.
What should I do if I have the affected part?
Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free inspection and repair at a dealer.
Contact Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21E103000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 21E103000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21E103000 (December 23, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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