Its Shop Time Mondays: The Toyota Sienna Hybrid And Teslas Are Being Recalled

1. Loss of Power Steering Assist

Software Update Repairs Recall

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V092000

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 376,241

Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla c

2. Loose Third-Row Seatback Bolts/FMVSS 202

An improperly tightened seatback may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V086000

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components SEATS

Potential Number of Units Affected 167,802

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The bolts for the seatbacks on the third-row seat assemblies may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints," 207, "Seating Systems," and 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the seat assembly bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 31, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA05.