Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V710000 Reported October 11, 2018

Insufficiently tightened rear axle bearing bolts

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Power Train · 681 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V710000
Manufacturer Campaign
J0Y
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
681
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 11, 2018
Completion Rate
96.62

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2019 toyota c-hr vehicles. the rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach.

Safety Consequence

If the bolts loosen and damage the rear brake components, or cause a rear wheel to detach, it would increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. if a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear axle carrier sub-assembly, free of charge. the recall began november 6, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is j0y.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 18V710000 or campaign J0Y.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V710000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V710000?

NHTSA recall 18V710000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on October 11, 2018. It addresses: Insufficiently tightened rear axle bearing bolts. The recall affects approximately 681 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V710000 or the manufacturer campaign number J0Y. 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.