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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 19V544📅 Jul 24, 2019

2019–2020 Toyota Prius Prime & 2019 Lexus ES Hybrid + 7 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
19V544000
Manufacturer recall #
K1L/K0L, K2F/KLF
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
6,925
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES
Owner phone
1-888-270-9371
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 20, 2019
Built
Apr 26, 2019 – Jun 3, 2019
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 19V544 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 19V544?

2019–2020 Toyota Prius Prime & 2019 Lexus ES Hybrid + 7 more. 6,925 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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