Recall 20V012000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 20V012000. Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 1,830,752 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect 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.
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V203000 | Mar 31, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | TOYOTA | 73,528 |
| 26V180000 | Mar 24, 2026 | AIR BAGS | LEXUS | 15,264 |
| 26V179000 | Mar 24, 2026 | EQUIPMENT | LEXUS, TOYOTA | 8,230 |
| 26V162000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | LEXUS | 144,200 |
| 26V128000 | Mar 5, 2026 | SEATS | TOYOTA | 550,007 |
| 26V110000 | Feb 25, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TOYOTA | 86 |
| 26V094000 | Feb 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | LEXUS | 4,374 |
| 26V049000 | Jan 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS | TOYOTA | 141,286 |
| 26V038000 | Jan 23, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | TOYOTA | 161,268 |
| 26E005000 | Jan 23, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TOYOTA | 79 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching LEXUS, TOYOTA from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V056000 | Jan 30, 2026 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 87,394 |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V877000 | Dec 17, 2025 | VANTAGE MOBILITY | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 1,019 |
| 25V636000 | Sep 23, 2025 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | 199,674 |
| 24V548000 | Jul 23, 2024 | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 33,848 |
| 24V452000 | Jun 18, 2024 | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | TIRES | 4,763 |
| 24V419000 | Jun 6, 2024 | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. | TIRES | 4,869 |
| 23V821000 | Dec 6, 2023 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 552 |
| 23V757000 | Nov 9, 2023 | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 534 |
| 23V680000 | Oct 12, 2023 | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 13 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 20V012000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2180501 | Jan 14, 2026 | 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle faile… |
| 2146350 | Oct 31, 2025 | 2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while her husband attempted to start the vehicle, the eng… |
| 2122023 | Aug 6, 2025 | 2018 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I just found out that there was an initial recall #20V012000 and an expanded recall #20V682000 on my 2018 Toyota Highlan… |
| 2063206 | Feb 4, 2025 | 2015 LEXUS NX | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Lexus NX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly experi… |
| 2023961 | Sep 11, 2024 | 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly on se… |
| 2023962 | Sep 11, 2024 | 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly on se… |
| 1969535 | Feb 1, 2024 | 2007 LEXUS GS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2007 Lexus GS350. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and there was a fuel odor in… |
| 2081993 | Jan 11, 2024 | 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, or upon approaching a … |
| 1916193 | Aug 4, 2023 | 2015 LEXUS RC | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Lexus RC 350. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it ran for a short while befor… |
| 1862127 | Dec 8, 2022 | 2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive po… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
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- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.