Lexus Recall 10V-499: Service brakes, hydraulic – master cylinder

Affected: 2006 Lexus GS, 2006 Lexus IS, 2004–2006 Lexus RX and 2 more. Filed with NHTSA on October 21, 2010, covering about 728,544 vehicles.

The problem

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 Lexus rx, and model year 2006 Lexus gs and is vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder May become dry, and the seal May curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.

The risk

A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 15, 2010. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign10V-499 (10V499000)
ManufacturerToyota Motor Corporation
ComponentService brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Report dateOctober 21, 2010
Owners notifiedNovember 15, 2010
Vehicles affected728,544
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 10V-499 repair free?

Yes. Lexus dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 15, 2010. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 728,544 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.