Toyota And Lexus Announces Safety Recall For 858 Vehicles Due To Fuel Pump Defect

According to the report filed by Toyota to NHTSA approximately 1% of the recalled vehicles may have the defect. However, due to data processing errors.

The affected vehicles contain fuel pumps with impellers manufactured with lower density. If these impellers have either:

1. Lower surface strength.

2. Been exposed to extended solvent drying periods during production.

they may develop surface cracks, leading to excessive fuel absorption and deformation. In severe cases, the impeller can interfere with the fuel pump body, causing the pump to fail.

Toyota initially reported the defect in January 2020 under recall number 20V012. However, between May and August 2024, field reports from Japan indicated similar fuel pump failures. Investigations revealed that some affected vehicles had not been included in the original recall due to supplier data errors. By January 15, 2025, Toyota confirmed that certain models required an additional recall and decided to proceed with a voluntary safety campaign.

To deal with the issue Toyota and Lexus dealers will replace the defective fuel pump assembly with an improved version at no cost to owners. Vehicle owners who previously paid for repairs may seek reimbursement under Toyota’s General Reimbursement Plan.