Brake hose may rupture causing loss of braking
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain toyota racing development (trd) brake kits, part numbers ptr09-21111 and ptr09-52080, sold by toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 scion xb, and 2011-2016 scion tc vehicles. over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.
Safety Consequence
Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify all known owners of the scion xb and scion tc vehicles upon which an involved optional trd brake kit could have been installed. if the vehicle is equipped with one of the trd brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. the recall began november 16, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is j0u.
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FAQ: Recall 18E091000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18E091000?
NHTSA recall 18E091000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on September 20, 2018. It addresses: Brake hose may rupture causing loss of braking. The recall affects approximately 544 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 18E091000 or the manufacturer campaign number J0U. 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.