Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V162000 Reported March 19, 2020

Ecu error may cause vehicle stall

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · N/A · 38,810 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V162000
Manufacturer Campaign
20TA06
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
38,810
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 19, 2020
Completion Rate
99.37

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 20V162000 or campaign 20TA06.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V162000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V162000?

NHTSA recall 20V162000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on March 19, 2020. It addresses: Ecu error may cause vehicle stall. The recall affects approximately 38,810 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V162000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20TA06. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.