TSB: TOYOTA SIENNA (1998–2010)

Bulletin TC-11-003 — February 16, 2011

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDTC-11-003
ManufacturerTOYOTA
ModelsSIENNA
Model Years1998–2010
Date IssuedFebruary 16, 2011
Date Added to NHTSAJune 10, 2011
ComponentTIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Vehicles Affected13 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN COLD WEATHER WHERE SALT IS USED, THE SALT CAN CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE. 1998-2020 SIENNA. *RM

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
TOYOTA SIENNA 2010 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SIENNA 2009 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SIENNA 2008 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SIENNA 2007 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SIENNA 2005 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SIENNA 2003 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SIENNA 2002 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SIENNA 2001 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SIENNA 2000 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SIENNA 1999 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SIENNA 1998 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized TOYOTA dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (TC-11-003) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.