Checks, in order
- VIN checkConfirm 21V920 (Toyota 21TB10/21TA10) status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or a dealer.easy $ · under about $50
- Find the leakFluid inside the rack boots is the rack; fluid at the pump or hoses is not. Check the reservoir level and whether the fluid is dark from running low and hot.easy $ · under about $50
- Outside the recallNew racks installed at a dealer are reported around $2,600; remanufactured Toyota units installed independently roughly $900–1,400. Flush the system with the rack.hard $$$ · shop-level job, $500+
Applies to: 2nd generation Sequoia, 2008 to 2022, with the 5.7L 3UR-FE V8 (most trucks) and the 4.6L 1UR-FE (2010–2012). It shares its engines, brakes and steering with the 2nd gen Tundra, so the engine items here match that truck. Rear air suspension items apply to the Platinum trim.
Tools and parts for these checks
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| Pry bar set | Checking ball joints, bushings and tie rod ends for play | Shop on Amazon |
The same problem on other Toyotas
Other steering & suspension problems on the 2nd Gen Sequoia
More 2nd Gen Sequoia problems
- Burning oil smell after driving, oil on the exhaust manifolds, no drip on the ground (Engine)
- Check engine light with VSC and 4LO flashing, limp mode, codes P0418, P2440, P2442, P2445 (Emissions)
- Pink crust at the front of the engine or in the valley, coolant level dropping (Cooling)
- Rear liftgate window grinds, drops into the gate, or will not move (Body & Electrical)
- Brake booster pump buzzing, sinking pedal, ABS/VSC/BRAKE lights with C1252 or C1256 (Brakes)
- Turn the key: click or nothing, engine won't crank (Starting & Charging)
All 8 2nd Gen Sequoia symptoms in the interactive troubleshooter →
General guidance from owner experience. Confirm torque specs, fluid capacities and procedures in the factory service manual. Brakes, steering and anything structural: if in doubt, have a qualified shop inspect it before driving.