Recalls & Defects For 2017 Toyota Tundra

Recalls & Defects

Report Receipt Date: 01/24/2017
NHTSA Campaign: 17v051000

Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). in the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.

Consequence
If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. the recall began on may 21, 2017. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is h0c.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: 05/11/2017
NHTSA Campaign: 17v311000

Summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 toyota tundra and sequoia vehicles accessorized with southeast toyota accessory 20-inch rockstar wheels installed by southeast toyota or a southeast toyota dealer. the rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.

Consequence
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Set will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. the recall began june 23, 2017. owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. set's number for this recall is set17a.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: 02/20/2018
NHTSA Campaign: 18v123000

Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2017 toyota tundra vehicles. one of the rear split bench seat leg brackets may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle's floor pan, possibly allowing the seat to move in a crash. a vehicle with an improperly tightened seat leg bracket could fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems," 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages," and 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."

Consequence
If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is j0i.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: 12/20/2017
NHTSA Campaign: 17v831000

Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 toyota 4runner and tundra, 2018 toyota highlander, rav4 and lexus gx460 and 2017 toyota sienna and tacoma vehicles. these vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Consequence
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. the recall began on january 23, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's numbers for this recall are h0z for toyota vehicles, and hlf for lexus vehicles.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: 12/23/2021
NHTSA Campaign: 21e103000

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.

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

Remedy
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Report Receipt Date: 11/23/2021
NHTSA Campaign: 21v920000

Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 sequoia and 2007-2021 tundra vehicles. the power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

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

Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on january 21, 2022. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's numbers for this recall are 21tb10 and 21ta10.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. We do not review, validate, or edit the information provided by the NHTSA.