CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2014-2015 Toyota RAV4 vehicles and 2015 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles may have a steering control unit (the electric power steering electronic control unit) that was damaged during manufacturing. Over time, this damage can cause the electric power steering system to fail.
If power steering is lost unexpectedly, steering becomes much harder, which increases the risk of a crash. Keep an eye out for any change in steering feel and be prepared to take your vehicle in promptly if you notice one.
Toyota will notify affected owners. Dealers will check the serial number of the electric power steering control unit or steering column assembly, and if it falls within the affected range, the unit will be replaced free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2015. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Camry | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander | 2015 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 20142015 |