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NHTSA Recall 10V039000: Service brakes, air: control unit/module

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 148,549 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Lexus Hs.

148,549
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2010
owners notified (March 3)
NHTSA campaign10V039000
Manufacturer campaignAOB/ALA
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Report receivedFebruary 9, 2010
Owner notificationMarch 3, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 toyota prius and lexus hs250h passenger vehicles. Customers have experienced inconsistent brake feel after ABS actuation during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces. Stopping distances may be increased compared with a customer's expectation for a given pedal force.

Safety risk

Vehicle stopping distances may increase relative to a customer's expectation increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will rewrite the programming of the ABS control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on march 3, 2010, and is expected to be completed in late march 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Notes

Toyota recall no. Aob lexus ala.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V039000

Make and modelModel years
Lexus Hs2010
Toyota Prius2010

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.