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Toyota, Lexus fuel pump may fail, stall engine
high How serious is it? About this label
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V012000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| Vehicles covered | 24 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On many Toyota and Lexus models, the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. If the pump fails, the engine can stall while the vehicle is being driven, which affects the driver's ability to keep control of the vehicle at that moment.
What you should do
2. Contact your dealer to schedule the free repair; call Toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
3. The fuel pump will be replaced at no cost.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V012000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (24)
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Who to contact
Lexus — official Lexus recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-255-3987
Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-331-4331
The bigger picture
- Lexus gasoline fuel system recalls involving pump failures and fire · all 4 Lexus recalls in this area
- Toyota Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Involve Leaks and Engine Stalling · all 11 Toyota recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Safety risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.