NHTSA recall 19V-544 (19V544000)
electronic stability control (esc) recall reported July 24, 2019 - about 6,925 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V544000
- Also written as
- 19V-544
- Manufacturer number
- K1L/K0L, K2F/KLF
- Reported
- July 24, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,925
- Component
- electronic stability control (esc)
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-544 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.