On October 28, 2020, Toyota amended a previously filed Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The amended Defect Information Report (DIR) informs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of Toyota’s intent to amend the prior voluntary Safety Recall to cover certain:
2014 – 2015 Toyota 4Runner
2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner
2017–2019 Toyota Highlander
2018-2020 Toyota Avalon
2018-2020 Toyota Camry
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
2018-2020 Toyota Corolla
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2019-2020 Toyota Rav 4
2017–2020 Toyota Sienna
2018-2020 Toyota Sequoia
2017-2020 Toyota Tacoma
2018-2020 Toyota Tundra
2014-2015 Toyota Land Cruiser
2018-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser
Note:
• When this Safety Recall was first announced on January 13, 2020, there were approximately 564,300 vehicles covered.
• On March 4, 2020, this Safety Recall was amended to cover a total of approximately 1,433,050 vehicles.
• On October 28, 2020, this Safety Recall was amended to cover a total of approximately 2,760,500 vehicles.
• On December 18, 2020, this Safety Recall was amended to cover a total of approximately 2,768,500 vehicles.
Condition:
The subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If this were to occur, warning lights and messages may be displayed on the instrument panel, and the engine may run rough. This may result in a vehicle stall, and the vehicle may be unable to be restarted. If a vehicle stall occurs while driving at higher speeds, this could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Any authorized Toyota dealer will replace the low-pressure fuel pump with an improved one FREE OF CHARGE.
Toyota is conducting a phased implementation of the remedy.
Covered Vehicles:
There are now approximately 2,768,500 vehicles covered by this Safety Recall. Approximately 20,750 vehicles
involved in this Safety Recall were distributed to Puerto Rico. Refer to the covered vehicles summary attached
near the bottom of this document for additional details on the covered vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition?
The subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If this were to occur, warning lights and messages may be displayed on the instrument panel, and the engine may run rough. This may result in a vehicle stall, and the vehicle may be unable to be restarted. If a vehicle stall occurs while driving at higher speeds, this could increase the risk of a crash.
Are there any symptoms/warnings before the condition appears in a vehicle?
Drivers may experience rough engine running, warning lights or messages on the instrument panel, engine no start, and loss of motive power.
Which warning lights and messages may be displayed if the condition is present?
If the condition were to occur, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) shown below, may illuminate in the instrument panel cluster. In addition to the malfunction indicator lamp, other warning lamps and messages may also be displayed. The specific lamp(s) and message(s) that is/are displayed may vary depending upon the specific model of vehicle. Codes P008700 Fuel Rail System Pressure Too Low, P01902A Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Signal Stuck in Range, P160500 Rough Idling, P107A2A, P12D501 may be present
What is Toyota going to do?
Toyota is currently preparing the remedy. When the remedy becomes available, any authorized Toyota dealer will replace the low-pressure fuel pump with an improved one FREE OF CHARGE
Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Safety Recall?
When this Safety Recall was first announced on January 13, 2020, there were approximately 564,300 vehicles covered. As of March 3, 2020, this Safety Recall has been amended and now covers a total of approximately 1,433,050 vehicles.
Are there any other Lexus/Toyota/Scion vehicles covered by this Safety Recall in the U.S.?
Yes, there are approximately 397,890 total Lexus vehicles now covered by this Safety Recall. The following vehicles are covered: certain 2018 – 2019 model year ES 350, GS 300, GS 350, IS 300, IS 250, LC 500, LC 500h, LS 500, LS 500h, RC 300, and RC 350 vehicles, certain 2013 – 2015 model year GS 350, certain 2014 – 2015 model year GX 460, IS 350, and LX 570 vehicles, certain 2017 – 2019 model year RX 350 and 350L vehicles, certain 2013 – 2015 model year LS 460 vehicles, certain 2014 model year IS F vehicles, certain 2017 model year IS 200t vehicles, certain 2015 model year NX 200t vehicles, and certain 2015 model year RC 350 vehicles.
What if I previously paid for repairs related to this Safety Recall?
Reimbursement consideration instructions will be provided in the owner letter
What if I have additional questions or concerns?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.
