The problem
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003 sequoia passenger vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2002 through April 17, 2003. The center position of the steering angle sensor (sas) May not be stored correctly due to improper logic of the skid control ECU programming. The vehicle stability control (vsc) system could activate at low speed for a few seconds during acceleration from a stopped position.
The risk
Should this occur, the vehicle May not accelerate as quickly as the driver expects, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will reflash the ECU. If the reflash cannot be completed on a particular vehicle, the ECU will be replaced with a new one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on June 11, 2010. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-176 (10V176000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | AOG |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Traction control system |
| Report date | April 30, 2010 |
| Owners notified | June 11, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 50,000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the stability & traction control
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-176 repair free?
Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will reflash the ECU. If the reflash cannot be completed on a particular vehicle, the ECU will be replaced with a new one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on June 11, 2010.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 50,000 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.