CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020 Toyota Highlander vehicles with the 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine may have an engine control unit (ECU) programming error. While the stop-and-restart feature is in use, fuel may not be correctly supplied to the engine.
This can cause the vehicle to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. If your Highlander stalls unexpectedly, be especially careful when driving near traffic.
Toyota will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will reprogram the ECU at no cost to you. Owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota recall number 20TA06). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Highlander | 2020 |
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