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Why do Toyota fuel pumps and fuel lines keep getting recalled?
Two problems dominate Toyota's gasoline fuel-system recalls. The bigger one is the low-pressure fuel pump inside the tank: an impeller can crack and deform, the pump quits, and the engine stalls. It spans 2017-2020 model years across Camry, Avalon, Corolla, Highlander, RAV4, Tacoma, Tundra, Sienna, 4Runner, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Yaris, the Subaru-built Toyota 86 and many Lexus models, with repeat recalls in 2020, 2021 and again in 2025 for the 2018 Camry. The other is leaking gasoline from assembly errors: an unconnected 2018 Camry V6 fuel pipe, a 2019 Camry and Avalon Hybrid filler pipe, a poorly welded 2020-2021 Supra fuel tank, and a 2022-2023 Tundra fuel tube chafing brake lines. A 2020 Highlander stop-start software error rounds it out.
Warning signs to watch for
- The engine loses power or shuts off while you are driving
- A gasoline smell in or around the vehicle
- Fuel dripping or a puddle under the car or truck
- On a 2020 Highlander, the engine does not restart properly after the stop-and-restart feature shuts it off
- For the fuel pump recalls, the notices describe a failure that can happen without warning
Is it safe to keep driving?
None of these ten recalls tells owners to stop driving or park outside. With the fuel pump recalls you may keep driving, but the engine can quit without warning, so book the free replacement as soon as you can get an appointment. The leak recalls — 2018 Camry V6, 2019 Camry and Avalon Hybrid, 2020-2021 Supra, 2022-2023 Tundra — are fire risks, so get them inspected right away, and if you smell gasoline or find fuel under the vehicle, stop driving and call for help rather than driving it in.
What the free repair involves
All of these repairs are free. For the pump recalls, dealers replace the low-pressure fuel pump assembly with an improved part. For the leak recalls, they inspect and correct the fuel pipe or filler pipe, replace a badly welded fuel tank, or add protective material and a clamp to the Tundra fuel tube. The 2020 Highlander fix is an ECU reprogram done at the dealer, not over the air.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 4 |
| high | 5 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-22 | Toyota Camry and Lexus fuel pumps may stall engine | high |
| 2023-08-10 | Toyota Tundra Fuel Line Can Rub Through and Leak | critical |
| 2021-09-27 | Toyota Yaris fuel pump can fail and stall engine | high |
| 2021-07-29 | Subaru, Toyota 86 fuel pump can quit while driving | high |
| 2020-11-12 | BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra fuel tanks may leak | critical |
| 2020-11-04 | Toyota and Lexus fuel pumps can fail, stalling engine | high |
| 2020-03-19 | Toyota Highlander V6 may stall after auto stop-start | medium |
| 2020-01-13 | Toyota and Lexus Vehicles: Fuel Pump Can Stall Engine | high |
| 2019-02-14 | Toyota Camry and Avalon Hybrid may leak fuel | critical |
| 2018-02-14 | Toyota Camry V6 fuel line may leak gasoline | critical |
Common questions
My Toyota wasn't on the original fuel pump list. Am I in the clear?
Not necessarily. Toyota expanded these pump recalls repeatedly across 2020 and 2021, and a January 2025 recall added the 2018 Camry along with Lexus NX300 and RX350L. Check your VIN again, because an earlier search can miss a later expansion.
What should I do if I smell gasoline?
Treat it as urgent. Every leak recall in this group is a fire risk. Stop driving, especially if you see fuel under the vehicle, and call Toyota customer service or your dealer for guidance instead of driving the car to your appointment.
Is the replacement fuel pump better than the one that failed?
Toyota's notices say dealers install an improved fuel pump assembly rather than the same part. The Yaris and Toyota 86 campaigns likewise replace the low-pressure pump assembly. All of it, parts and labor, is free of charge at the dealer.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.