Recall 14V273 covers 419,520 2004-2011 Toyota Sienna minivans with spare tire carrier cables that corrode. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 419,520 2004-2011 Sienna minivans because road salt can corrode the cable holding the underbody spare tire carrier. If that cable fails, the spare tire can separate from the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash; the Toyota dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The spare tire carrier on 2004-2011 Toyota Sienna minivans sits under the vehicle and holds the temporary spare tire against the underside of the van. Its attachment cable is the steel line in the carrier assembly that raises, lowers, and supports the spare when it is stowed. The normal job of that cable is to keep the spare tire secured while the van is moving.
On affected Siennas, the carrier sits where salty slush and road spray collect during winter driving in the covered salt-belt areas. High concentrations of road salt can corrode the attachment cable. As corrosion eats into the cable, it loses strength and the spare tire is no longer held tightly against the vehicle. A weakened cable can let the spare tire drop from its mount.
There is no warning sign before failure. The cable is under the van, so an owner does not get a dashboard light or clear driving symptom before the spare tire carrier fails.
Who's affected?
Spans 8 model years, with the temporary spare tire listed as the shared component.
| 2004 Toyota Sienna | tire |
|---|---|
| 2006 Toyota Sienna | tire |
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | tire |
| 2007 Toyota Sienna | tire |
| 2008 Toyota Sienna | tire |
| 2009 Toyota Sienna | tire |
| 2010 Toyota Sienna | tire |
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | tire |
| Units affected | 419,520 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Road-salt corrosion can weaken the spare tire carrier cable. If the spare tire separates from the vehicle, it creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash. Schedule the recall repair soon and ask the dealer which remedy applies to your VIN. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2011 Toyota Sienna is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to ask whether your van is ready for the free spare-tire-carrier repair.
- Ask the dealer whether the interim spare-tire relocation or the final improved carrier assembly applies to your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V273 when you call.
- Avoid carrying the spare tire under the van until the dealer confirms the corroded carrier cable has been corrected.
What happens at the repair
Toyota's remedy for the 2004-2011 Sienna is phased. The interim dealer step removes the underbody spare tire and places it in the luggage compartment at no charge. When parts are available for your VIN, a Toyota technician replaces the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved assembly, free under the recall. Toyota notes that 2004-2010 Siennas repaired under the earlier 10V-160 campaign still need this repair again under 14V273.
Timeline
| May 22, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 7, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V273?
Recall 14V273 covers 419,520 2004-2011 Toyota Sienna minivans originally sold in or registered in road-salt states and the District of Columbia. The underbody spare tire carrier cable can corrode, letting the spare tire separate from the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Toyota dealers replace the carrier assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2004-2011 Toyota Sienna is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Sienna is included in recall 14V273. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the spare tire carrier repair. Reference recall number 14V273 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Toyota says dealers will perform the interim spare tire relocation and the final spare tire carrier assembly replacement free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V273?
The safety risk is that road salt can corrode the spare tire carrier cable under the Sienna. If that cable fails, the spare tire can separate from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Toyota's fix is a free carrier assembly replacement.
What if I bought my Toyota Sienna used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Sienna is included, then call a franchised Toyota dealer with recall number 14V273.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V273000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V273 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V273000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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