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2013-2019 Lexus ES350, Lexus GS300 and others recall: fuel pump

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on January 13, 2020. It covers about 1,830,752 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,830,752
reported
Jan 13, 2020
owners notified
May 1, 2020
related complaints
766

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 20V012000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 766 complaints about fuel system problems.

2018 Lexus ES3502019 Lexus ES3502018 Lexus GS3002019 Lexus GS3002014 Lexus GS 3502015 Lexus GS 3502018 Lexus GS 3502019 Lexus GS 3502014 Lexus GX4602015 Lexus GX4602017 Lexus IS200T2018 Lexus IS 300

Questions about recall 20V012000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2019 Lexus ES350, Lexus GS300 and others fuel pump?

Yes. Recall 20V012000, reported on January 13, 2020, covers about 1,830,752 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V012000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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