TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2020: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V162000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-05-15 2020-03-19 2020-03-19

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20TA06

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38810

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.