More than 22,000 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia models are being recalled in the United States as the power steering system can fail and leak oil.
An investigation has found that the circlip holding the end stopper and oil seal in position on the power steering rack housing may have been improperly machined. This could trigger an oil leak and the loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Toyota’s recall notice reveals that one of the four pieces of equipment used to machine the groove where the circlip sits had damaged teeth on the cutting tool, triggering the issue.
The recall impacts 2021-2022 Sequoia and 2021 Tundra models, totaling 22,462 units. Impacted Tundra models were produced between July 28, 2021 and October 25, 2021 whereas subject Sequoia models were built between August 5, 2021 and October 18, 2021.
Interestingly, a second recall has also been issued for the power steering system fault, this time involving 151 Tundra and Sequoia models that received faulty service parts. This second recall impacts select 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia model.
Owners impacted by the initial recall will be notified by January 22 while those involved in the smaller, second recall will be alerted to the issue by February 21.
The Toyota Tundra was updated for the 2022 model year back in September featuring a bold new look and ditching the old model’s 5.7-liter V8 in favor of a pair of twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 models, the first of which delivers 389 hp and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) of torque while the second variant is paired to a hybrid system resulting in 437 hp and 583 lb-ft (790 Nm).
