The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Insufficient electrical contact can occur in the torque sensor that controls the power assist operation of the electric power steering gear box. The torque sensor could send improper electrical signals.
The risk
If this occurs, the power steering warning icon will be displayed on the center panel, and the driver could experience higher than normal steering effort depending upon vehicle speed.
The fix
Dealers will repair the electric steering gear box.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-285 (00V285000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) |
| Report date | September 21, 2000 |
| Owners notified | October 27, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,772 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the steering
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-285 repair free?
Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will repair the electric steering gear box.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,772 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.