NHTSA Recall 19V544000: Service brakes and electronic stability control (esc)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,925 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Lexus ES Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V544000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | K1L/K0L, K2F/KLF |
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Report received | July 24, 2019 |
| Owner notification | September 20, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. 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 or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.
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 19V544000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus ES Hybrid | 2019 |
| Lexus LC500 | 2019 |
| Lexus LS Hybrid | 2019 |
| Lexus LS500 | 2019 |
| Lexus UX Hybrid | 2019 |
| Toyota Corolla Hybrid | 2020 |
| Toyota Prius | 2019 |
| Toyota Prius Prime | 2019, 2020 |
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | 2019 |
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.