Large Recall NHTSA · 21V890000 Reported November 17, 2021

Possible sudden loss of braking assist

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 227,490 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V890000
Manufacturer Campaign
21TB09 / 21TA09
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
227,490
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 17, 2021
Completion Rate
84.06

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 camry vehicles. the vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.

Safety Consequence

A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 16, 2022. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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 21V890000 or campaign 21TB09 / 21TA09.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V890000

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

What is recall 21V890000?

NHTSA recall 21V890000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on November 17, 2021. It addresses: Possible sudden loss of braking assist. The recall affects approximately 227,490 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V890000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21TB09 / 21TA09. 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.