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Toyota Yaris Recall 21V617: Fuel Pump Can Fail and Stall the Engine

NHTSA campaign 21V617, reported September 27, 2021, 31,307 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A component inside the low-pressure fuel pump, called an impeller, may crack and deform. If that happens, the fuel pump can fail.

A fuel pump failure can cause the engine to stall while you are driving, which increases the risk of a crash.

Authorized dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump assembly free of charge. Owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V617Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Yaris, Yaris Hatchback, and Yaris Sedan vehicles. An impeller within the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk
A fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB05 and 21TA05.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Toyota Yaris20192020