Toyota Recalls 2018-2019 Camry Vehicles for Vacuum Pump Defect
Toyota is recalling 2018-2019 Camry vehicles because a vacuum pump component may break, causing a sudden loss of braking assist and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 braking assist, which the source states increases the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk), warranting a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the vacuum pump where the internal vane cap may break. This failure can cause the pump to stop working, resulting in a sudden loss of braking assist.
A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. The defect affects the hydraulic service brakes' power assist system.
Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TOYOTA CAMRY
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Affected units
- 227,490
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 (1)
- CAMRY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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