CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
- Risk
- A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Porosity in the engine castings can produce cracks that let coolant leak internally or externally. A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, raising the risk of a crash. In addition, the engine may be mechanically damaged, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak and an increased risk of fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the engine and replace it, including the engine block if necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987, referencing Toyota recall 20TA04 or Lexus recall 20LA02. Check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus ES Hybrid | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2020 |
| Toyota Camry | 2020 |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2020 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 20192020 |
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | 20192020 |