NHTSA recall 20V-162 (20V162000)
engine recall reported March 19, 2020 - about 38,810 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V162000
- Also written as
- 20V-162
- Manufacturer number
- 20TA06
- Reported
- March 19, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~38,810
- Component
- engine
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Improper fuel supply programming can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-162 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.