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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 21V890📅 Nov 17, 2021

2018–2019 Toyota Camry recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.

💥 The risk

A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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
21V890000
Manufacturer recall #
21TB09 / 21TA09
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
227,490
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Owner phone
1-800-331-4331
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 16, 2022
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 21V890 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 21V890?

2018–2019 Toyota Camry. 227,490 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 1-800-331-4331.