Mechanic Notes

2018 Toyota Camry Vacuum recall 21V890000

Safety recall

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum · Campaign 21V890000 · Reported 17/11/2021

Symptoms / what can happen

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

Cause

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 fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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