Known Recalls

Model year record

2019 Toyota Highlander

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 889 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V682000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
1,525,742
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-04
Owners notified
2021-01-21

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety risk

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V012000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
1,830,752
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-13
Owners notified
2020-05-01

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety risk

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V244000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,634
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-27
Owners notified
2019-05-24

Defect description

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train33870,000 mi
Unknown or other1084,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system966,250 mi
Engine9313,000 mi
Electrical system755,100 mi
Service brakes237,000 mi
Air bags1818,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline17—
Vehicle speed control156,000 mi
Structure: body135,000 mi
Steering94,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking78,000 mi
Suspension75,000 mi
Seat belts616,982 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)59,444 mi
Exterior lighting514,280 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control56,000 mi
Seats5280 mi
Engine and engine cooling3124,000 mi
Visibility/wiper39,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly360,000 mi
Wheels37,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump213,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator2—
Power train: automatic transmission270,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2128,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic225,000 mi
Tires227,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control280,000 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger1—
Back over prevention: warnings1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor160,000 mi
Equipment1—
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1—
Lane departure: assist1—
Lane departure: blind spot detection1—
Lane departure: warning1—
Latches/locks/linkages14,800 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner164,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: tread/belt19,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal110,000 mi

The 2018 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2020 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.