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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V728000

2013 Lexus Es Hybrid | 2014 Lexus Es350 | 2015 Lexus Es Hybrid | 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2015 Lexus Es350 | 2014 Toyota Avalon | 2013 Lexus Es350 | 2015 Toyota Avalon | 2013 Toyota Avalon | 2014 Lexus Es Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking

Published November 3, 2015 · Recall initiated: November 3, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V728000, published November 3, 2015. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2013 Lexus Es Hybrid | 2014 Lexus Es350 | 2015 Lexus Es Hybrid | 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2015 Lexus Es350 | 2014 Toyota Avalon | 2013 Lexus Es350 | 2015 Toyota Avalon | 2013 Toyota Avalon | 2014 Lexus Es Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking.

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
LEXUS
Model
ES HYBRID
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID | 2014 LEXUS ES350 | 2015 LEXUS ES HYBRID | 2014 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID | 2013 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID | 2015 LEXUS ES350 | 2014 TOYOTA AVALON | 2013 LEXUS ES350 | 2015 TOYOTA AVALON | 2013 TOYOTA AVALON | 2014 LEXUS ES HYBRID | 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Lexus Es Hybrid | 2014 Lexus Es350 | 2015 Lexus Es Hybrid | 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2015 Lexus Es350 | 2014 Toyota Avalon | 2013 Lexus Es350 | 2015 Toyota Avalon | 2013 Toyota Avalon | 2014 Lexus Es Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V728000 on November 3, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LEXUS. Model: ES HYBRID.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)