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NHTSA Recall 03V291000: Tank assembly (fuel system)

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 34,437 vehicles. It affects 2004 Toyota Sienna.

34,437
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2003
owners notified (August 18)
NHTSA campaign03V291000
Manufacturer campaign30K
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY
Report receivedAugust 12, 2003
Owner notificationAugust 18, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain sport utility vehicles, a part of the fuel tank may become damaged when crashed in the insurance institute for highway safety's (iihs) 40 MPH frontal offset crash test conditions, due to the severe impact forces generated.

Safety risk

If the fuel tank becomes damaged and fuel leakage occurs, a fire may result in the presence of an ignition source.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began august 1, 2003. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes

Toyota recall no. Ssc 30k.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V291000

Make and modelModel years
Toyota Sienna2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.