Toyota Recalls 3.3 Million Cars For Faulty Fuel Pumps That May Stall Engine

Toyota issued a new recall that affects 1.5 million vehicles under both Toyota and Lexus brands. The problem is related to the fuel pump as it has happened before. This is the third time a recall from the Japanese automaker has occurred this year. All total, the fuel pump issue could affect 3.3 million vehicles dating all the way back to 2013.

The latest recall doesn’t state which models are added, but it does offer a comprehensive list of all years and models affected. Toyota advises certain vehicles in the following ranges could experience problems.

• 2013-2015 Lexus LS 460
• 2013-2015 Lexus GS 350
• 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser, Lexus IS-F
• 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Land Cruiser
• 2014-2015 Lexus GX 460, IS 350, LX 570
• 2015 Lexus NX 200t, RC 350
• 2017 Lexus IS 200t, RC 200t GS 200t
• 2017-2019 Toyota Highlander; Lexus GS 350
• 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna and Lexus RX 350
• 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner, Land Cruiser
• 2018-2019 Lexus GS 300, GX 460, IS 300, IS 350, LS 500h, LX 570, NX 300, RC 300, RC 350
• 2018-2020 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra
• 2018-2020 Lexus ES 350, LC 500, LC 500h, LS 500, RX 350L
• 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and Lexus UX 200
• 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4

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According to the recall, fuel pumps on affected vehicles could suddenly fail. This would obviously send up a bevvy of warning lights on the dash, but on the safe side, it would likely cause the engine to stall. A stalled engine could lead to a loss of power assist for braking and steering, which could certainly result in a dangerous situation especially if the engine quits at higher vehicle speeds.

The initial recall occurred in January 2020. 696,000 vehicles from the 2018-2019 model year were included, but in March a second recall expanded the list to 1.83 million vehicles going back to the 2013 model year. According to Toyota, affected owners from the first two recalls were notified earlier this year. Owners of the latest vehicles added to the recall will be notified by December.

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