2013–2015 Lexus ES Hybrid, ES350 and 2013–2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Avalon recall: Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V728000
- Reported
- November 3, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Part
- Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
- Vehicles affected
- About 30,812
What is wrong
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.
Safety 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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Lexus ES Hybrid (2013, 2014, 2015); Lexus ES350 (2013, 2014, 2015); Toyota Avalon (2013, 2014, 2015); Toyota Avalon Hybrid (2013, 2014, 2015). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
What is 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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.