The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V211000·Announced 2018-04-03

Toyota Recalls 2017-2018 Models for Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Defect

Toyota is recalling specific 2017-2018 Camry, Highlander, Sienna, Tacoma, and Lexus RX350 vehicles because a manufacturing defect in the brake booster vacuum pump may cause a sudden loss of brake assist.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to a sudden loss of brake assist and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles, and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. The recall involves a total of 604,600 vehicles.

During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined. This defect can result in a sudden loss of brake assist, which increases the risk of a crash.

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 recall numbers are J0K/JLD. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA, LEXUS SIENNA, TACOMA, RX350, HIGHLANDER
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
6,046

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • SIENNA
  • TACOMA
  • RX350
  • HIGHLANDER
  • CAMRY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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