Does the 1986 Toyota Van have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1986 Toyota Van recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Toyota Van?

9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1986 Toyota Van recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Toyota Van. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Toyota been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1986 Toyota Van recalls, newest first

May 30, 1989NHTSA 89V089000110,217 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: The steering bevel gear assembly may have water contamination which could lead to rust/corrosion.
Consequence: This could cause erratic steering, which could result inan accident.
Remedy: Replace steering bevel gear assembly; cover liquid gasket material with improved material.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1986 Toyota Van with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline4
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood2
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery1
Engine and engine cooling › Engine1
Hydraulic1

Other Toyota Van years

Other 1986 Toyota models

Questions

Does the 1986 Toyota Van have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Toyota Van recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Toyota Van?: 9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.