Toyota Camry brake-system recalls (2015-2024)

The vane cap inside the brake booster vacuum pump can wear prematurely on vehicles that experience frequent braking and/or extended periods of idling. When the vane cap wears, the pump fails and stops supplying vacuum to the brake booster.

If the brake booster loses vacuum supply, power braking assist is lost. Friction brakes still function but require significantly higher pedal effort. The sudden change in pedal feel can alarm the driver and increase the risk of a crash, especially during emergency stops.

Toyota dealers will inspect the vacuum pump assembly and repair or replace it free of charge. Repair takes approximately one hour. Owners who previously paid for related repairs may be eligible for reimbursement.

During manufacturing, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined. The defect could result in premature pump failure and a sudden loss of brake assist.

A sudden loss of braking assist requires significantly more pedal force to stop the vehicle. The driver may not initially apply enough additional force, increasing the risk of a crash particularly in emergency-braking situations.

Toyota dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump free of charge.

On vehicles equipped with the 4-cylinder 2AR-FE engine, the power steering pressure hose may be longer than specified. The insufficient gap between the hose crimp and the left-rear brake tube can cause the brake tube to wear and eventually perforate.

A perforated brake tube will cause brake fluid leakage. Loss of brake fluid significantly impacts braking performance and increases the risk of a crash. With dual-circuit hydraulics, partial braking remains; with full leakage, brake function on the affected circuit is lost.

Toyota dealers will replace or adjust the brake tube routing, free of charge.