Unexpected braking due to pre-collision system
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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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FAQ: Recall 15V728000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V728000?
NHTSA recall 15V728000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on November 3, 2015. It addresses: Unexpected braking due to pre-collision system. The recall affects approximately 30,812 vehicles, with the defect involving the Forward Collision Avoidance component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V728000 or the manufacturer campaign number F1V, F2E. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.