# Toyota Tundra power steering warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 28 - **Most complaints:** 2024 (7) - **Related recalls:** 2 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the power steering warning light on the Toyota Tundra (2015-2026 models), most for the **2024** model year (7). There are **2 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: If steering still feels normal, you can drive carefully to a shop. ## Toyota Tundra power steering warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the power steering light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 1 | 51 | 2% | | 2016 | 3 | 120 | 3% | | 2017 | 2 | 78 | 3% | | 2018 | 1 | 100 | 1% | | 2019 | 1 | 74 | 1% | | 2020 | 2 | 47 | 4% | | 2021 | 1 | 24 | 4% | | 2022 | 5 | 432 | 1% | | 2023 | 5 | 412 | 1% | | 2024 | 7 | 351 | 2% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Toyota Tundra recalls related to the power steering warning light **[21E103000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21E103000)** (2015-2021 models, reported 2021-12-23): An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. **[21V920000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V920000)** (2015-2021 models, reported 2021-11-23): An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Toyota Tundra owners report - "Truck power steering failed to operate at optimal due to the engine cutting off. Was hard to get vehicle off into the grass as there were no shoulders to pull off to. Vehicle behind me as coming up a hill when this occurred had to break as well. The vehicle was towed to a dealership and they have confirmed..." -- owner of a 2024 Toyota Tundra, complaint filed 2025 - "I lost power steering and any ability to accelerate. After being able to navigate to the side of the freeway, it took multiple times to restart the vehicle, but it did finally restart. During the remainder of the drive the issue did not occur again. I called the dealership where it recently was having recalls..." -- owner of a 2023 Toyota Tundra, complaint filed 2024 - "1.Jan 3 Power steering wheel low power error message 2.Jan 18 Truck stalled on freeway when hit hard brake Dealer can't duplicate issue just return the truck 3. Jan 31 Check Engine light was on Dealer said Fuel gate issue but didn't doesn't need to fix 4. Feb 2 all brakes LED went out dealer replace Instrument..." -- owner of a 2022 Toyota Tundra, complaint filed 2022 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the power steering warning light means The power steering light means the car has detected a fault in the steering assist system, and steering may feel much heavier, especially at low speed and when parking. On most newer cars with electric power steering, a low battery or charging voltage is a common cause. On older cars with hydraulic steering, low fluid or a slipping belt is more likely. You can still steer without assist, but it takes much more effort. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Low battery or charging voltage** (common) 2. **Electric power steering motor or module fault** (common) 3. **Low power steering fluid (hydraulic systems)** (common) 4. **Steering torque or angle sensor fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Power steering warning light](/warning-lights/power-steering). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Toyota Tundra power steering light? Yes. NHTSA lists 2 related recalls (21E103000, 21V920000) covering 2015-2021 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Toyota Tundra years have the most power steering light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Tundra model years have the most complaints mentioning the power steering warning light, with 7 for 2024. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Toyota Tundra with the power steering light on? Drive to a shop this week. If steering still feels normal, you can drive carefully to a shop. If steering becomes heavy, jerky or locks up, or the light is red, pull over and stop driving; have the car towed, because sudden loss of assist at speed or in a tight turn can cause a crash. ### How do I check if my Toyota Tundra has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Toyota dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Toyota Tundra warning lights - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/toyota-tundra): 7 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/toyota-tundra): 47 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/toyota-tundra): 74 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/toyota-tundra): 13 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/toyota-tundra): 11 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/toyota-tundra): 14 complaints ## Power steering warning light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ram-1500): 1061 complaints - [Chevrolet Colorado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-colorado): 810 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ford-explorer): 498 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-silverado): 389 complaints - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-civic): 387 complaints - [Honda CR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-cr-v): 362 complaints - [Chrysler Pacifica](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chrysler-pacifica): 252 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/jeep-wrangler): 248 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/jeep-grand-cherokee): 231 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-accord): 220 complaints ## Toyota Tundra - [Toyota Tundra specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-tundra) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/toyota-tundra Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.