2021-2022 Toyota Sequoia Hydraulic Power Assist System Recall (21V920)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 22,462 vehicles · Reported November 23, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 22,462 2021-2022 Toyota Sequoia; 2021 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak. An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V920 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V920000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 21TB10 / 21TA10 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 23, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Toyota Sequoia; 2021 Toyota Tundra |
| Units affected | 22,462 |
| Component | Steering > Hydraulic Power Assist System |
| Safety risk | An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Toyota Sequoia in recall 21V920?
The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Sequoia with recall 21V920?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Sequoia shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the hydraulic power assist system, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V920?
Recall 21V920 covers 22,462 vehicles: 2021-2022 Toyota Sequoia; 2021 Toyota Tundra.
NHTSA lists 22,462 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Toyota | Sequoia |
| 2021 | Toyota | Tundra |
What is the fix for the Sequoia hydraulic power assist system recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge.
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.
Manufacturer recall number: 21TB10 / 21TA10.
When was recall 21V920 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 21V920 to NHTSA on November 23, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 23, 2021 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V920000. |
| January 21, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 59 months ago. If your Sequoia was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Sequoia is part of recall 21V920?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V920 is open on your Sequoia, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 21V920000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Sequoia owners do about recall 21V920?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V920000 applies to your Sequoia.
- Call a Toyota dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any hydraulic power assist system symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Sequoia owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the steering.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the steering have been filed since recall 21V920 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 29 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the steering. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Toyota Tundra: 24 complaints in total, 2 about the steering
- 2021 Toyota Sequoia: 4 complaints in total, 0 about the steering
- 2022 Toyota Sequoia: 1 complaints in total, 1 about the steering
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V920000 (Steering). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The part was not available for repair.
2022 Toyota Sequoia owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11449736, filed February 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V920000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2021 Toyota Tundra owner, SC, NHTSA complaint 11496696, filed December 9, 2022
The power steering failed at around 38,000 miles. The dealership indicated the entire assembly needs to be replaced which cost more than $6,000. This is apparently a known manufacturing issue as they recalled a significant portion of the vehicles made in 2021.
2021 Toyota Tundra owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11629458, filed December 7, 2024
Can recall 21V920 make my Sequoia a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this hydraulic power assist system recall means their Sequoia qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A steering problem on the 2021-2022 Toyota Sequoia is the kind of safety defect that California law treats seriously. Fewer repair attempts may be needed for a claim than with a comfort or convenience defect.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V920
Is the 21V920000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Sequoia is part of recall 21V920000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V920000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.