The problem
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between August 7, 1997 and January 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. The subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. If the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
The risk
The cable May break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire May separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. A second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. For more information, please see Toyota's amended recall report of July 19, 2010. The safety recall is expected to begin on October 12, 2010. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-160 (10V160000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | AOE |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Structure |
| Report date | April 20, 2010 |
| Owners notified | October 12, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 600,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the body & structure
- 1998 Toyota Sienna body problems 35
- 1999 Toyota Sienna body problems 36
- 2000 Toyota Sienna body problems 52
- 2001 Toyota Sienna body problems 35
- 2002 Toyota Sienna body problems 42
- 2003 Toyota Sienna body problems 18
- 2004 Toyota Sienna body problems 962
- 2005 Toyota Sienna body problems 499
- 2006 Toyota Sienna body problems 261
- 2007 Toyota Sienna body problems 102
- 2008 Toyota Sienna body problems 117
- 2009 Toyota Sienna body problems 97
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-160 repair free?
Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. A second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 600,000 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.