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Toyota Brake Recalls Cover Assist Loss, Leaks, and Parking Brakes
Camry, Tacoma, and converted Sienna vans each appear in two notices. Brake-assist loss affects certain 2018 Camry and Highlander and 2017 Sienna and Tacoma vehicles through a vacuum-pump rotor oil-galley machining problem; a separate 2018-2019 Camry notice identifies a vacuum-pump vane cap that may break. Tacoma concerns differ between master-cylinder seal damage in certain 2018-2019 vehicles and rear-hose damage from mud and dirt buildup in certain 2024-2025 four-wheel-drive vehicles. Sienna conversion notices address incorrect brake-line fittings in certain 2014-2019 Braun conversions and short rear hoses in certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans. Other notices concern 2022 Tundra electronic parking-brake engagement and loose brake and hub bolts in certain 2024 RAV4 vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- April 2018 brake-assist recall: sudden loss of brake assist.
- December 2018 Tacoma master-cylinder recall: reduced braking performance can lengthen stopping distance.
- November 2021 Camry vacuum-pump recall: sudden loss of braking assist.
- September 2022 Tundra parking-brake recall: the electronic parking brake may not engage.
- February 2025 Tacoma rear-hose recall: a brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the listed Toyota brake notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The April 2018 brake-assist, December 2018 Tacoma master-cylinder, and November 2021 Camry vacuum-pump notices do not tell owners to stop driving. The June 2019 Braun Sienna fitting and July 2019 Vantage wheelchair-van hose notices also do not tell owners to stop driving. Neither do the September 2022 Tundra parking-brake, December 2024 RAV4 bolt, or February 2025 Tacoma rear-hose notices. These notices provide no stop-driving direction.
What the free repair involves
Free dealer remedies: April 2018—replace booster vacuum pump; December 2018—replace Tacoma master cylinder; June 2019—install Braun adaptor; July 2019—install clearance-providing Vantage rear hoses; November 2021—repair or replace Camry vacuum pump as necessary; September 2022—reprogram Tundra Skid Control ECU; December 2024—inspect/tighten RAV4 bolts as necessary, replace damaged components; February 2025—replace both Tacoma rear hoses.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 8 |
Models affected most
Where owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under service brakes, hydraulic for the Toyota models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Service brakes, hydraulic complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Camry | 167 |
| 2018 Toyota Highlander | 58 |
| 2019 Toyota Tacoma | 56 |
| 2018 Toyota Tacoma | 46 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | 42 |
| 2024 Toyota Tacoma | 34 |
| 2022 Toyota Tundra | 31 |
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 | 18 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | Toyota Tacoma rear brake hoses may leak fluid | high |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Toyota RAV4: Loose Front Brake and Wheel Bolts | high |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Toyota Tundra Parking Brake May Fail To Engage | high |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Toyota Camry Brake Vacuum Pump May Fail | high |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Toyota Sienna Wheelchair Van Brake Hose Problem | high |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Toyota Sienna Mobility Vans May Lose Brake Power | high |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Toyota Tacoma Brake Master Cylinder Seal Problem | high |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Toyota Camry, Highlander Brake Assist May Fail | high |
Common questions
Are both Tacoma brake recalls about leaking rear hoses?
The December 2018 notice concerns master-cylinder machining that may damage a seal in certain 2018-2019 Tacoma vehicles. The February 2025 notice concerns rear-hose damage from mud and dirt buildup in certain 2024-2025 four-wheel-drive Tacoma vehicles.
Do the Sienna brake notices cover mobility conversions?
The June 2019 notice covers certain 2014-2019 Braun Sienna mobility conversions with incorrect brake-line fittings. The July 2019 notice covers certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans built on Sienna vehicles, whose short rear brake hoses may rub the trailing arm.
What does the Tundra parking-brake recall fix?
The 2022 Tundra notice describes a Skid Control ECU that may falsely detect an electronic parking-brake actuator overcurrent condition. Its failsafe mode can prevent parking-brake engagement. Dealers reprogram the Skid Control ECU free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.