Toyota recall: Steering
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
What could happen
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Camry 2015
- Toyota Highlander 2015
- Toyota Rav4 2014–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V144000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 13, 2015
- Owners notified
- May 7, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 110,085
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 10, 2014 to Nov 4, 2014
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jan 22, 2025
- Toyota recall: Seats Feb 21, 2024
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2023
- Toyota recall: Wheels Jun 15, 2023
- Toyota recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 17, 2021
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 4, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.