Toyota recalls certain 2020 Highlander vehicles with a 3.5L V6 engine due to a fuel supply programming error that may cause vehicle stalls, increasing crash risk. Owners can get free ECU reprogramming.
Improper fuel supply programming can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota is recalling some 2020 Highlander vehicles with a 3.5L V6 engine because a software error can cause the car to stall while using the stop-and-restart feature. This increases crash risk during driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80120-toyota-2020-highlander-fuel-system-recall-risk-of-vehicle-stall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80120-toyota-2020-highlander-fuel-system-recall-risk-of-vehicle-stall · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V162000
“Toyota 2020 Highlander Fuel System Recall: Risk of Vehicle Stall.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80120-toyota-2020-highlander-fuel-system-recall-risk-of-vehicle-stall. Based on NHTSA recall 20V162000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V162000).
The vehicle's engine control unit (ECU) has a programming error that can cause fuel supply to be incorrect when using the stop and restart function. This may lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, which increases the chance of a crash.
Owners of 2020 Toyota Highlander vehicles with a 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine are affected. Drivers who frequently use the stop-and-restart feature are at higher risk.
Check if your 2020 Highlander has a 3.5L V6 engine (2GR-FKS) model. The recall started May 15, 2020, and affects vehicles with this specific engine configuration.
Call 1-888-270-9371 to schedule free ECU reprogramming for your vehicle.
Toyota will reprogram the engine control unit (ECU) at no cost to fix the fuel supply error.
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.
Due to an ECU programming error that can cause fuel supply issues when using the stop and restart feature, increasing the risk of vehicle stalls and crashes.
Your 2020 Highlander with a 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine is affected. The recall started May 15, 2020.
The recall began May 15, 2020, but there is no specific deadline for the repair as Toyota will handle it free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V162000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 20V162000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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