Recall 15V728000: 2013–2015 Lexus ES350, 2013–2015 Lexus ES Hybrid, 2013–2015 Toyota Avalon +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Nov 3, 2015
Vehicles affected
30,812
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.

The risk

A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2013 Lexus ES350
  • 2014 Lexus ES350
  • 2015 Lexus ES350
  • 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid
  • 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid
  • 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid
  • 2013 Toyota Avalon
  • 2014 Toyota Avalon
  • 2015 Toyota Avalon
  • 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
  • 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
  • 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Details

NHTSA campaign
15V728000
Manufacturer campaign
F1V, F2E
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Owner letters
Jul 28, 2016
Components
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology