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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published January 13, 2020

LEXUS RC 350 (2019) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline

Toyota Lexus recalls 2019 RC 350 vehicles with faulty fuel pump that may cause engine stalling while driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Toyota or Lexus for free fuel pump replacement.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #20V012000VehicleLexus ›
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What happened, in plain English

Toyota Lexus is recalling 2019 Lexus RC 350 vehicles due to a potential fuel pump failure that could cause engine stalling while driving. This increases the risk of a crash, so owners should have the fuel pump replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224152-lexus-rc-350-2019-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stalling-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224152-lexus-rc-350-2019-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stalling-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V012000

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“Lexus RC 350 (2019) Fuel Pump Recall: Engine Stalling Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224152-lexus-rc-350-2019-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stalling-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V012000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V012000).

Why it’s dangerous

The fuel pump inside the vehicle's fuel tank may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving. This stalling could lead to a crash if the driver is unable to safely stop the vehicle.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2019 Lexus RC 350 vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are at risk of engine stalling during normal use, which could lead to a crash.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your vehicle has a 2019 Lexus RC 350 model. The recall covers vehicles with specific Toyota or Lexus part numbers: 20TB02, 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01, 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

  • Brand
    Lexus
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Toyota or Lexus

    Owners should call Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987 to schedule a fuel pump replacement.

  2. Get Fuel Pump Replacement

    Toyota will replace the fuel pump at no cost to the owner once the vehicle is inspected.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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.

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Questions people ask

Why is my Lexus RC 350 being recalled?

The recall is for a potential fuel pump failure that could cause engine stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Your 2019 Lexus RC 350 is affected if it has specific Toyota or Lexus part numbers: 20TB02, 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01, 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Is there a deadline for fixing this?

The recall began May 4, 2020, but there is no specific deadline for the fuel pump replacement once the vehicle is inspected.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Lexus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 20V012000 — Lexus Lexus

Hello,

I own a Lexus that is covered by recall 20V012000 from Lexus.

The official recall notice states: 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.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V012000 (January 13, 2020)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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