Scion XB, TC: Service brakes — hydraulic

Affects Scion XB, TC · 2008–2016 — about 544 vehicles.

The hazard

Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0U.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational