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Toyota Camry Brake Vacuum Pump May Fail

NHTSA campaign 21V890000 · Reported Nov 17, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

high How serious is it? About this label

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

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V890000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 17, 2021
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Camry vehicles have a part inside the brake vacuum pump that may break. If it breaks, the pump can fail, which may cause a sudden loss of power brake assist.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact your Toyota dealer or Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
3. Repair or replacement of the vacuum pump 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 21V890000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Toyota Camry
2019 Toyota Camry

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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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.
Safety risk: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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