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187 model-year entries · 2005–2025

Toyota steering problems

4,394 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Toyota vehicles for steering issues. 11 active recall campaigns. See steering across all makes →

Complaints

4,394

Recalls

Year-models

187

Avg fix

$700

333crashes

18fires

243injuries

4fatalities

Editorial perspective by Shop Foreman · Lead technician

At the shop, Toyota steering issues have a recognizable signature. 4,394 documented complaints across 187 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025 is consistent with what we see come in. Complaint volume is spread across the lineup rather than parked on one bad year. That's the signature of a platform or supplier issue, not a single-year flub. 4 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Toyota vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Across the 2,519 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 54,385 miles. Average shop fix runs about $700 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Steering does not have a graceful failure mode. Take any "unintended movement" complaints seriously and check for open recalls on the EPS module.

Worst-affected Toyota model-years for steering Top 25 by complaint volume

2009 Toyota Corolla

387 complaints · ~$700 severe

2010 Toyota Corolla

372 complaints · ~$700 severe

2007 Toyota RAV4

271 complaints · ~$700 moderate

2006 Toyota RAV4

230 complaints · ~$700 moderate

2015 Toyota Camry

105 complaints · ~$700 critical

2005 Toyota Sienna

79 complaints · ~$700 moderate

2008 Toyota RAV4

73 complaints · ~$700 critical

2005 Toyota Camry

71 complaints · ~$700 severe

2012 Toyota Camry

65 complaints · ~$700 severe

2006 Toyota Sienna

61 complaints · ~$700 severe

2005 Toyota Tacoma

61 complaints · ~$700 moderate

2018 Toyota Camry

57 complaints · ~$700 severe

2007 Toyota Tacoma

54 complaints · ~$700 severe

2009 Toyota Camry

50 complaints · ~$700 severe

2012 Toyota Highlander

47 complaints · ~$700 moderate

2013 Toyota Highlander

46 complaints · ~$700 severe

2008 Toyota Camry

45 complaints · ~$700 severe

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

44 complaints · ~$700 moderate

2015 Toyota RAV4

44 complaints · ~$700 severe

2007 Toyota Corolla

44 complaints · ~$700 severe

2011 Toyota Corolla

43 complaints · ~$700 moderate

2005 Toyota Avalon

42 complaints · 1 recall · ~$700 moderate

2008 Toyota Highlander

40 complaints · ~$700 severe

2008 Toyota Tacoma

40 complaints · ~$700 moderate

2006 Toyota Tacoma

40 complaints · ~$700 severe

Active recalls — Toyota steering 12 on file

severe NHTSA 20V373000 June 24, 2020 2020 Toyota RAV4

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS)

A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.

severe NHTSA 21E103000 December 23, 2021 2022 Toyota Sequoia

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

severe NHTSA 21V920000 November 23, 2021 2022 Toyota Sequoia

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

severe NHTSA 24V878000 November 21, 2024 2024 Toyota Corolla

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles

A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.

severe NHTSA 19V670000 September 20, 2019 2019 Toyota 4Runner

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles

Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.

severe NHTSA 19V532000 July 16, 2019 2020 Toyota Sienna

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain modified 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna vehicles

If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

severe NHTSA 05V227000 May 16, 2005 2005 Toyota Avalon

On certain passenger vehicles, the steering yoke was not welded to the steering shaft

Loss of control of the vehicle could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering yoke and shaft weld condition, and replace the steering column assembly free of charge. The recall began on may 2, 2005. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

severe NHTSA 20V355000 June 15, 2020 2020 Toyota Supra

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles

A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

severe NHTSA 12V537000 November 14, 2012 2009 Toyota Prius

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009

Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

severe NHTSA 15V144000 March 13, 2015 2015 Toyota Highlander

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles

An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

severe NHTSA 23V480000 July 12, 2023 2023 Toyota Corolla

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles

A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.

severe NHTSA 15V081000 February 10, 2015 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013

If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Common questions

How many Toyota steering complaints are on file with NHTSA?

4,394 complaints across 187 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 11 active recall campaigns cover steering issues across the Toyota lineup.

Which Toyota model has the most steering complaints?

The 2009 Toyota Corolla leads with 387 complaints in this category. Next: 2010 Corolla (372) and 2007 RAV4 (271).

What does it cost to fix Toyota steering problems?

Independent shops average $700 for steering repairs across the Toyota lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.

Are there Toyota steering recalls?

Yes — 12 active recall campaigns cover steering on Toyota vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin and not affiliated with Toyota. Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record. Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.