CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The fuel filler pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during an inspection after vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Risk
- The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0I.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The fuel filler pipe on these vehicles may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during inspection after assembly. Because of this, the filler pipe may leak fuel, and the vehicles do not meet federal fuel system integrity requirements.
Fuel leaking from the filler pipe can increase the risk of a fire if it comes into contact with an ignition source. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Toyota will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. The recall began March 19, 2019. You can contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota recall number K0I), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2019 |