EngineRecall 20V-162 · 2020 Toyota Highlander
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 20V-162 covers 38,810 2020 Toyota Highlander for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V162000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA06.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 410 vehicles were listed as unreachable.