NHTSA Recall 18V888000: Master cylinder (service brakes)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 44,121 vehicles. It affects 2018–2019 Toyota Tacoma.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V888000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | J16/J06 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER |
| Report received | December 13, 2018 |
| Owner notification | January 28, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.
Safety risk
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.
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 18V888000
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.