2019 Toyota 4RUNNER fuel system problems

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

My 2019 Toyota 4Runner would not start after I filled up with gas on 11/5/2026. The engine cranked but would not start and the vehicle had to be towed to a Toyota dealership. The symptoms match the low-pressure fuel pump failure in Toyota's Denso fuel pump recall. The call says this pump can fail while driving and cause the engine to stall which can cause a crash. Before towing, I contacted Toyota customer support and visited a dealership in person. Toyota customer support told me and emphasized that the repair would be covered and gave me a program number. The dealership also outlined (21TA02) in the estimate. After the vehicle had already been towed, the dealer declined coverage because of mileage and is charging me for diagnosis. I have opened a case with Toyota corporate and it has been escalated. I am asking the federal safety agency to review and support the replacement of the fuel pump for my vehicle. If diagnosis does not result in the fuel pump, I can cover the cost. If it is the fuel pump, I'd like to have the diagnostic fee waived and repairs completed.

Filed Oct 27, 2022 · Fuel system · 10,000 miles · WV

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was a 15-second delay in the vehicle response. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · PA

My 2019 Toyota 4Runner was inhabited by a rat that chewed the wiring harness in at least 3 different areas. The damage occurred between 8pm and 7am. The vehicle started with lights on the dash illuminated. The car was out into drive and was jerking. Reverse had the same result. After inspecting under the hood of the car wires were seen chewed partially and a few completely severed. A rat was seen under the manifold cover. I used an air hose to evict it and had the car towed to dealership. The bill was just under $1000 to repair. I was warned it could have been worse ($6000) if harness needed changing. I was told “I was lucky”. After researching I discovered this is a problem because of soy based wiring. It’s an attractant for rodents.

Filed Jul 28, 2021 · Fuel system · LA

Manufacture defect

Filed Jun 3, 2021 · Fuel system · KS

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Fuel system · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Big two toyota of chandler (1250 s gilbert rd, chandler, az 85286 phone: (480) 898-6000) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Fuel system · 2,200 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle started jerking, loss motive power and failed to respond with the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to gresham toyota (950 ne hogan dr, gresham, or 97030, (503)667-1135) to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred. The contact felt unsafe driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 2,200. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Fuel system · TX

I bought a new 2019 toyota 4 runner sr5 premium june 2019, I received by mail a recall notice re: fuel pump in feb 2020, then notified again it was not a recall between march-may 2020. Then, in oct 2020 toyota issued the same recall re: fuel pump but I wasn't notified until jan/feb 2021 by mail. I took it to the dealer in feb, they called toyota who said they didn't have the parts for a remedy. We know what the problem is with the fuel pump because it was disclosed re: the impellars & what occurred during the mfg phase. Anyhow the dealer couldn't replace it as I was going to pay out of pocket. I'm very irritated because I bought an unreliable vehicle & can't make a long distance road trip fearing the fuel pump will fail. I'm still waiting for a remedy which is a new fuel pump. It's obvious toyota doesn't care for people putting their lives at risk driving around with a bad fuel pump. This needs to be resolved once & for all. They need to beef up the re-mfg of the fuel pump & take care of their customers like me that spent 44,000 on a cruddy vehicle. I'm ready to get rid of it. Please help.

Filed Mar 15, 2021 · Fuel system · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called precision toyota of tucson (700 w. Wetmore rd, tucson, az 85705, (520) 795-5565) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 4, 2021 · Fuel system · 24,500 miles · AZ

Recall still does not have resolution identified. Unsafe to drive at high speeds