CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
- 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
A manufacturing defect in the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have left an oil passage in the rotor improperly machined. This can cause a sudden loss of brake assist, which means you may need noticeably more force to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
If you own one of the affected vehicles, the repair is free. Dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump at no cost. Toyota will also notify owners directly, but you can contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987 to ask about the recall. The recall began on May 9, 2018, and Toyota's recall numbers for this campaign are J0K and JLD.
To check whether your vehicle has an open recall, enter your VIN on the NHTSA website or contact an authorized Toyota or Lexus dealer. Schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus RX 350 | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 2018 |
| Toyota Highlander | 2018 |
| Toyota Sienna | 2017 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2017 |