The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect of the yaw rate sensor for the vehicle stability control (vsc), the vsc can operate improperly if the sensor is affected by certain electromagnetic waves, such as from a cellular phone.
The risk
Should this occur, the brake May operate unexpectedly, affecting steering and speed control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the yaw rate sensor.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-080 (98V080000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc) |
| Report date | April 17, 1998 |
| Owners notified | June 17, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 14,855 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the stability & traction control
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-080 repair free?
Yes. Lexus dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the yaw rate sensor.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 14,855 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.