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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V122📅 Feb 21, 2018

2018 Toyota Sequoia & 2018 Toyota Tundra recall: stability control

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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 Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V-685.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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V122000
Manufacturer recall #
J0H
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
64,901
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Owner phone
1-888-270-9371
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 14, 2018
Built
Aug 7, 2017 – Feb 8, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V122 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V122?

2018 Toyota Sequoia & 2018 Toyota Tundra. 64,901 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Toyota dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-270-9371.