NHTSA Recall 18V211000: Vacuum (service brakes)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,046 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Lexus RX350.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V211000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | J0K/JLD |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM |
| Report received | April 3, 2018 |
| Owner notification | May 9, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
Safety risk
A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
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 18V211000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus RX350 | 2017 |
| Toyota Camry | 2018 |
| Toyota Highlander | 2018 |
| Toyota Sienna | 2017 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2017 |
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.