NHTSA Recall 15V728000: Crash imminent braking (forward collision avoidance)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30,812 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Lexus ES Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V728000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | F1V, F2E |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING |
| Report received | November 3, 2015 |
| Owner notification | July 28, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Safety risk
A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.
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 15V728000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus ES Hybrid | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Lexus ES350 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Toyota Avalon | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2013, 2014, 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.