Affected Years: 2016, 2017, 2018 Toyota Sienna. Our law firm is also investigating 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Toyota Sienna for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Electronic Power Steering Sensor.
If you purchased a Toyota Sienna, the Guardian Lemon Law team wants you to know there are some issues with the SUV. Owners of the 2016-2018 Toyota Sienna have reported some power steering issues with the vehicle. Some of them have led to lemon law claims and cases being filed in the State of California. If you are wondering if you are Sienna qualifies, please contact Guardian Lemon Law at your earliest opportunity. We will review your case details, complete an evaluation, and advise if your vehicle meets all the eligibility requirements. Guardian Lemon Law wants you to know that we can sue Toyota for selling you an ineffective, lemon Toyota Sienna.
If you need a lawyer experienced in Toyota Sienna faulty steering sensor lemon law cases, Guardian Lemon Law is ready to help you resolve this issue. We will work with you to resolve this, including representing you in court if necessary.
Introduction to California Lemon Law
The consumer protection law, commonly known as the Lemon Law in California, actually refers to a law passed by the California legislature in 1970. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, referred to as the Lemon Law, is known to cover newly purchased cars. In actual fact, it applies to new and used automobiles, bought or leased, as well as used cars, as long as they are sold with a factory warranty remaining. It also applies to other consumer purchases, such as homes and appliances. The basis of the original law is that it holds the manufacturer of the product responsible for honoring their warranty on the product, and expecting accountability for replacement or buyback after a reasonable number of attempts for the product and issue being experienced. The subject of the claim must qualify for it to be eligible for coverage under the Lemon Law. When you own a Toyota Sienna lemon law attorney, Guardian Lemon Law, should be your first call. We will perform an evaluation of the asset, your issues, and determine if the Lemon Law will apply.
What Qualifies A Vehicle Repair Issue As Eligible For Lemon Law In California?
The qualifications are simple and straightforward. In addition to those listed below, the Statue of Limitations cannot have been exceeded.
- The vehicle is covered under the manufacturer’s new car warranty or certified pre-owned warranty and must remain so during all attempts at repair
- The vehicle cannot have been misused in a manner that may have caused or contributed to the defect
- You must have allowed the dealer or manufacturer representative a reasonable number of attempts to repair the issue with the SUV. This is defined as two attempts for a problem that could cause injury or death, and four attempts for non-safety affecting defects, or there is a total period of thirty days during which the car is unavailable to you during the repair efforts
- The defect that exists on the vehicle must be considered substantial, defined as impacting the use, safety, or value of the automobile
If you believe these have been met, please contact Guardian Lemon Law immediately. We can provide you with a lemon lawyer to sue Toyota for a faulty steering sensor in your SUV when they cannot get it repaired.
The Issues, Defects And Experiences on your 2016-2018 Toyota Sienna
The glitches in the steering system show up as random warning lights on the dashboard. While this is inconvenient, and is going to send you to your dealer, what has also been reported are simple sensor issues. The felt impact is a loose steering wheel while driving, but it may also be the opposite, which is stiff and difficult to operate at lower speeds. This makes the vehicle hard to control in small spaces and may be unusable for some of the drivers in the family. The issues stem from a variety of different causes. One of which was subject to recall, an improperly built steering wheel extension. Other symptoms can include:
- Rattles and noises from wheel operation
- Wheel wear on the cover from gripping tightly
- Steering wheel power pump failure
This issue will make the vehicle unreliable with potential component failure. If you need to file a Toyota Sienna defective electronic power steering sensor lemon lawsuit, please don’t hesitate to contact Guardian Lemon Law.
Filing A Lemon Law Claim Or Lawsuit
As mentioned above, the first Step is determining the vehicle’s qualification. The second step is validation that the vehicle is still covered under the statute of limitations. The next step is determining if you need to file a lawsuit or if you can just file a claim. What distinguishes the two is generally the documentation that you have that proves qualification and is authored by the dealer. If the proof is there, the dealer is likely to contact Toyota and work with you. Ideally, the documentation includes the following:
- All the original documents for the purchase, including any documentation on your warranty
- The records for your vehicle repairs and scheduled maintenance
- All documentation regarding the repair efforts of your vehicle, including dated records of drop-offs and pickups to account for the time without your SUV
- Your out-of-pocket receipts for money spent when it was not drivable, like towing costs, rental, or similar
How Do Lemon Law Claims And Lawsuits Get Resolved?
In general terms resolution of a lemon law claim or lawsuit is done in one of two ways. The manufacturer can replace your vehicle Would they like or similar model if available and at a similar value. The other option open to you and them is a vehicle buyback. The value of your vehicle is established as the purchase price, any fees paid, with a deduction for miles put on the vehicle prior to your very first repair claim. There is a third option that is sometimes used, where the manufacturer will offer you a cash settlement, and you get to keep your vehicle. This generally occurs during negotiation, though it is less common than the two resolutions outlined under California lemon law. When we file your Toyota Sienna faulty steering sensor lemon law lawsuit, we are committed to getting you the very best outcome we can.
Picking the remedy that you wish is up to you. The other things that we will pursue for damages are your out-of-pocket expenses. Things like lost income while dealing with the issue and taking the car to Toyota to deal with, as well as any related expenses like towing costs, car rental fees, and similar. In California, the manufacturer is responsible for the legal fees as well.
Is There A Time Limit For Filing A Lemon Lawsuit Against Toyota?
The Statute of Limitations in the State of California to file a Lemon Law claim, as of 2025, has two different time limits. The first one is one year from the expiration of your original factory warranty. The second time limit is six years from the date you take delivery of your vehicle. The applicable time limit is the earlier of the two dates.
Guardian Lemon Law Clients And Our Pledge
When you need an experienced lemon law attorney, there are a few differences that demonstrate why we are best suited to represent you.
Our initial consultations are always free of charge. There is no obligation for you to hire Guardian Lemon Law either. If you have been working with another law firm and they have gone dark, are not responding to your questions for updates and status, you have a right to change lawyers. If that happens to you, we also offer a free second opinion on your case. You can evaluate us and how we respond, and we will be forthright in what we tell you about your case, including the chances of winning against Toyota.
Guardian Lemon Law offers a Zero-Fee Guarantee. We don’t ask clients for upfront legal fees before taking a case. This means that you will never have to worry about out-of-pocket money being given to us before we go to work. The guarantee extends all the way to the end of the case. If we do not win your case, we will not bill you for representation. Please get in touch with Guardian Lemon Law when you need a law firm that will fearlessly pursue companies like Toyota to get you the justice and full compensation you deserve.
