Lexus Recall 19V-544: Service brakes

Affected: 2019 Lexus LC500, 2019 Lexus LS Hybrid, 2019 Lexus LS500 and 4 more. Filed with NHTSA on July 24, 2019, covering about 6,925 vehicles.

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. 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

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign19V-544 (19V544000)
Manufacturer numberK1L/K0L, K2F/KLF
ManufacturerToyota Motor Corporation
ComponentService brakes
Report dateJuly 24, 2019
Owners notifiedSeptember 20, 2019
Vehicles affected6,925
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 19V-544 repair free?

Yes. Lexus dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6,925 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.