Brake actuator may have a damaged o-ring/fmvss126
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 toyota rav4 vehicles manufactured october 30, 2015, to february 3, 2016, 2016 lexus rx350 vehicles manufactured october 26, 2015, to february 8, 2016, and 2016 lexus es350 vehicles manufactured september 1, 2015, to february 29, 2016. these vehicles are equipped with an abs actuator that may have a damaged o-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during abs, traction control, or stability control activation. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 126, "electronic stability control systems."
Safety Consequence
Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 4, 2016, 2016. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is g0i, glc.
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FAQ: Recall 16V198000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V198000?
NHTSA recall 16V198000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on April 7, 2016. It addresses: Brake actuator may have a damaged o-ring/fmvss126. The recall affects approximately 16,656 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V198000 or the manufacturer campaign number G0I, GLC. 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.