NHTSA Recall 20V162000: Engine and delivery (fuel system)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38,810 vehicles. It affects 2020 Toyota Highlander.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V162000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20TA06 |
| Components | ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY |
| Report received | March 19, 2020 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L, V6 (2GR-FKS) gasoline engine. Due to an Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming error, fuel may not be correctly supplied to the engine while using the stop and restart feature.
Safety risk
Improper fuel supply programming can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA06.
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 20V162000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander | 2020 |
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.