Recall 20V162000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 20V162000. Component: ENGINE. 38,810 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Improper fuel supply programming can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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.
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2020 | Check VINs |
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 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 |
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.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.