NHTSA Recall 20V012000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,830,752 vehicles. It affects 31 models including the Lexus ES350.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V012000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20TB02/20TA02/20LB01 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | January 13, 2020 |
| Owner notification | May 1, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V012000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus ES350 | 2018, 2019 |
| Lexus GS 350 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019 |
| Lexus GS300 | 2018, 2019 |
| Lexus GX460 | 2014, 2015 |
| Lexus IS 300 | 2018, 2019 |
| Lexus IS 350 | 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019 |
| Lexus IS F | 2014 |
| Lexus IS200T | 2017 |
| Lexus LC Hybrid | 2018, 2019 |
| Lexus LC500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Lexus LS Hybrid | 2018, 2019 |
| Lexus LS460 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Lexus LS500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Lexus LX570 | 2014, 2015 |
| Lexus NX200T | 2015 |
| Lexus RC 200T | 2017 |
| Lexus RC 300 | 2018, 2019 |
| Lexus RC 350 | 2015, 2018, 2019 |
| Lexus RX350 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Lexus RX350L | 2018, 2019 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 2014, 2015 |
| Toyota Avalon | 2018, 2019 |
| Toyota Camry | 2018, 2019 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2018, 2019 |
| Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2014 |
| Toyota Highlander | 2018, 2019 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 2014, 2015 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 2018, 2019 |
| Toyota Sienna | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2018, 2019 |
| Toyota Tundra | 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.