2020 Toyota Highlander · Fuel, battery & fire risk
Engine may stall when the stop and restart system operates
NHTSA campaign 20V162000 lists the 2020 Toyota Highlander for a condition in which engine may stall when the stop and restart system operates.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA lists the 2020 Toyota Highlander in safety campaign 20V162000. The official record says: 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. The stated safety consequence is: Improper fuel supply programming can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- There may be no earlier warning before the engine stalls.
- The engine may shut off while the stop and restart feature is active.
Vehicles and scope
- 2020 Toyota Highlander
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 20V162000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Campaign 20V162000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Complete recall 20V162000
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.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
What owners reported
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Check the 17-character VIN with NHTSA or Toyota. Save campaign 20V162000, any warning messages and a short description of when the symptom occurred for the service appointment.
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