Vehicle recall 09V338000 · August 27, 2009
Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Matrix and 1 more model
When driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become blocked due to the freezing…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 scion xd and my 2009-2010 corolla, and corolla matrix vehicles equipped with 1.8L engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. When driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become blocked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation.
- Consequence
- This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2009. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V338000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 27, 2009
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 21, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 95,705
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Scion XD (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Toyota Corolla (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Toyota Corolla Matrix (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
Has your Scion been repaired?
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