Toyota Highlander recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 19, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2020 Toyota Highlander

Recall number

20V162000

Brand / firm

Toyota

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 38,810 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.