Recall 10V160 covers 600,000 1998-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles for spare tire carrier cable corrosion. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
Toyota is recalling 600,000 1998-2010 Sienna minivans in cold-weather states where road salt can corrode the underbody spare tire carrier cable. If the cable breaks, the spare tire can separate from the vehicle and result in a crash; the Toyota dealer repair will be free once available.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The spare tire carrier on 1998-2010 Toyota Sienna minivans sits underneath the vehicle and holds the spare tire in place when it is not being used. A metal cable in that carrier assembly supports the tire against the underside of the van, so the spare stays secured while the vehicle is driven.
NHTSA campaign 10V160 describes corrosion in cold-climate areas where road salt is used. Salt water splashed under the van can reach the spare tire carrier and attack the cable. As corrosion builds, the cable loses strength and the carrier assembly no longer has the same ability to hold the spare tire securely.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not told to expect a noise, warning light, or handling change before the spare tire carrier cable gives way.
Who's affected?
Spans the 1998-2010 Sienna model years, all tied to the body or structural component.
| 1999 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2001 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
| 1998 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
| 2003 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
| 2000 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
| 2004 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
| 2002 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
| 2006 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
| 2007 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
| 2008 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
| 2009 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
| 2010 Toyota Sienna | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 600,000 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Excessive corrosion can break the spare-tire carrier cable. If the spare tire separates from the vehicle, it creates a crash risk for you and other traffic. Drive cautiously and arrange the dealer inspection if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 1998-2010 Toyota Sienna is included in this recall.
- Review any Toyota owner notice for recall number 10V160; owner letters were mailed on October 12, 2010.
- Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 before scheduling, since Toyota first instructed dealers to inspect corrosion and later send the permanent-remedy notice.
- Ask a franchised Toyota dealer to inspect the under-vehicle spare tire carrier and cable for road-salt corrosion.
- Avoid carrying the spare tire under the vehicle until Toyota or the dealer confirms the carrier cable is safe or repaired.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician inspects the spare tire carrier assembly and cable for corrosion from road salt exposure. Toyota described this as an interim inspection first, followed by another owner notice when the permanent remedy opens. The filing does not show the permanent remedy as available here, so do not treat the inspection as the full repair. The dealer repair will be free once the permanent remedy is available, and the dealer can explain what inspection result applies to your Sienna.
Timeline
| April 20, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 12, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V160?
Recall 10V160 covers 600,000 1998-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles with an underbody spare-tire carrier cable that can corrode in road-salt states. If the cable breaks, the spare tire can separate from the vehicle and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 1998-2010 Toyota Sienna is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Sienna is included in recall 10V160. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask for the spare-tire carrier inspection and recall remedy. Reference recall number 10V160 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Toyota authorized dealers inspect the spare-tire carrier for corrosion and complete the recall remedy for included vehicles without charging the owner.
Is it safe to drive my Sienna before this recall is fixed?
The safety risk is that the corroded spare-tire carrier cable can break and let the spare tire separate from the vehicle, increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, ask the Toyota dealer whether the vehicle needs inspection before normal driving.
What if I bought my Toyota Sienna used?
The free recall repair follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you bought the Sienna used and never received a Toyota letter, check your VIN, then call a franchised Toyota dealer with recall number 10V160.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V160000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V160 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V160000 |
Source documents
-
Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →