Toyota Camry, Highlander Brake Assist May Fail

NHTSA campaign 18V211000 · Reported Apr 3, 2018 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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A sudden loss of brake assist can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V211000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 3, 2018
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Toyota is recalling certain Camry and Highlander vehicles because of a manufacturing problem with the brake booster vacuum pump assembly. An oil passage inside the pump's rotor may not have been machined correctly, and this could lead to a sudden loss of brake assist while driving. Losing brake assist suddenly can make it harder to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Toyota dealer at 1-888-270-9371 or a Lexus dealer at 1-800-255-3987.
3. The brake booster vacuum pump replacement is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V211000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Toyota Camry
2018 Toyota Highlander

Who to contact

Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-331-4331

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Toyota Brake Recalls Cover Assist Loss, Leaks, and Parking Brakes · all 8 Toyota recalls in this area

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All 20 Highlander recalls

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.