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NHTSA Recall 15V144000: Electric power assist system (steering)

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 110,085 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Toyota Camry.

110,085
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2015
owners notified (May 7)
NHTSA campaign15V144000
ComponentSTEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedMarch 13, 2015
Owner notificationMay 7, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V144000

Make and modelModel years
Toyota Camry2015
Toyota Highlander2015
Toyota RAV42014, 2015

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.