The problem
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."
The risk
Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 16V-198 (16V198000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | G0I, GLC |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Electronic stability control (ESC) |
| Report date | April 7, 2016 |
| Owners notified | May 4, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 16,656 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the stability & traction control
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 16V-198 repair free?
Yes. Lexus dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 16,656 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.