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NHTSA Recall 18V122000: Electronic stability control (esc)

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 64,901 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Toyota Sequoia.

64,901
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2018
owners notified (March 14)
NHTSA campaign18V122000
Manufacturer campaignJ0H
ComponentELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Report receivedFebruary 20, 2018
Owner notificationMarch 14, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V-685. The software remedy for 18V-685 includes the updates to the software for this recall.

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 18V122000

Make and modelModel years
Toyota Sequoia2018
Toyota Tundra2018

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.