Lexus / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What could happen
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Vehicles covered
- Lexus Es350 2018–2020
- Lexus Gs 200T 2017
- Lexus Gs 350 2017–2019
- Lexus Gs300 2019
- Lexus Gx460 2018–2019
- Lexus Is 300 2019
- Lexus Is 350 2019
- Lexus Is200T 2017
- Lexus Lc Hybrid 2018–2020
- Lexus Lc500 2018–2020
- Lexus Ls Hybrid 2019
- Lexus Ls500 2018–2020
- Lexus Lx570 2018–2019
- Lexus Nx300 2018–2019
- Lexus Rc 200T 2017
- Lexus Rc 300 2019
- Lexus Rc 350 2019
- Lexus Rx350 2017, 2019–2020
- Lexus Rx350L 2018–2020
- Lexus Ux200 2019
- Toyota 4Runner 2018–2019
- Toyota Avalon 2019–2020
- Toyota Camry 2018–2020
- Toyota Corolla 2020
- Toyota Corolla Hatchback 2019
- Toyota Highlander 2017–2019
- Toyota Land Cruiser 2018–2019
- Toyota Rav4 2019–2020
- Toyota Sequoia 2019–2020
- Toyota Sienna 2017–2020
- Toyota Tacoma 2017–2020
- Toyota Tundra 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V682000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 4, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jan 21, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,525,742
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
- Maker's own recall number
- 20TA02, 20LA01
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jan 13, 2020
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Dec 13, 2018
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Aug 31, 2017
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Vehicle speed control Feb 24, 2011
- Lexus / Scion / Toyota recall: Air bags Oct 17, 2019
- Lexus / Scion / Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.