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Recall 20V-162

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2020 Toyota Highlander: Engine; Fuel system, gasoline (delivery).

At a glance

Campaign number
20V-162
Reported
March 19, 2020
Vehicles affected
38,810 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

Improper fuel supply programming can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA06.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles