Washington, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling 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 350, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and Lexus NX 300, ES 350, and GS 200T vehicles.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall Information
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000
Components: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potential Number of Units Affected: 695,541
| Make | Model | Year |
| Lexus | ES350 | 2019 |
| Lexus | GS 200T | 2019 |
| Lexus | GS 350 | 2018-2019 |
| Lexus | GX460 | 2018-2019 |
| Lexus | IS 300 | 2018-2019 |
| Lexus | LC500 | 2018-2019 |
| Lexus | LS500 | 2018-2019 |
| Lexus | LX570 | 2018-2019 |
| Lexus | NX300 | 2019 |
| Lexus | RC 300 | 2018-2019 |
| Lexus | RC 350 | 2018-2019 |
| Lexus | RX350 | 2018-2019 |
| Toyota | 4Runner | 2018-2019 |
| Toyota | Avalon | 2019 |
| Toyota | Camry | 2018-2019 |
| Toyota | Corolla | 2019 |
| Toyota | Highlander | 2018-2019 |
| Toyota | Land Cruiser | 2018-2019 |
| Toyota | Sequoia | 2018-2019 |
| Toyota | Sienna | 2018-2019 |
| Toyota | Tacoma | 2018-2019 |
| Toyota | Tundra | 2018-2019 |
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling 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 350, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and Lexus NX 300, ES 350, and GS 200T vehicles.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin March 13th, 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
