NHTSA Recall 20V205000: Back up lights (exterior lighting)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 960 vehicles. It affects 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V205000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | See attached report |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BACK UP LIGHTS |
| Report received | April 8, 2020 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Corolla Hatchback vehicles. A rear hatch wire harness connector may have been damaged during assembly, which may cause the back-up lights to fail.
Safety risk
If the back-up lights fail, there can be an increased risk of a crash while the vehicle is reversing.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear hatch wire harness, free of charge. The recall began June 30, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB07 and 20TA07.
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 20V205000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Hatchback | 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.