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The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.","consequence":"If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge.  Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.  Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available.  Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021.  Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.  Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012.  Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02.  Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"20TA02, 20LA01","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V520000","component":"EQUIPMENT","mfr":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc.","reported":"2017-08-23","owner_notified":"2017-09-29","units":1121,"summary":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars.  The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.","consequence":"The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GST will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge.  The recall began September 29, 2017.  Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.  GST's number for this recall is 17R3.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"17R3","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V295000","component":"TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE","mfr":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc.","reported":"2017-05-02","owner_notified":"2017-06-15","units":409,"summary":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna  and Yaris vehicles.  The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.","consequence":"A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began June 15, 2017.  Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074.  Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"17R2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":76,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":267,"crash":18,"fire":2,"injured":26,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Power Train",71],["Unspecified",52],["Engine",48],["Electrical System",47],["Fuel/Propulsion System",29],["Service Brakes",28]],"by_year":{"2017":30,"2018":28,"2019":27,"2020":20,"2021":40,"2022":15,"2023":29,"2024":22,"2025":29,"2026":27},"excerpts":[["2022-01-18","Electrical System","When the vehicle was ~1.5 years old following its 10,000 mile maintenance, substantial thumping generated from the rear of the vehicle. Each time, the dealership attempted to resolve the problem finding issues with struts; however, it only went away in late March after having the vehicle in the shop for weeks at a time\u2026"],["2021-12-14","Electrical System","2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER VIN: [XXX] I purchased my Highlander new in 2017 and I have had consistent electrical issues. The radio has consistently fluctuated between bass, treble, and off for no apparent reason. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer 4 times and still no change. I have replaced the battery 3 times although\u2026"],["2021-12-10","Electrical System","I purchased my Highlander new in 2017 and I have had consistent electrical issues. I the radio has consistently fluctuated between bass, treble, and off for no apparent reason. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer 4 times and still no change. I have replaced the battery 3 times although I only have 25,000 miles on 55,\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"DP22005","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","opened":"2023-01-27","closed":"2023-08-07","campaign":"22V063000","subject":"Pedestrian alert sounds","summary":"NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.169,"seats":null,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"Standard","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.169,"seats":null,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"Standard","variant":"hev"},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.185,"seats":null,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"Standard","variant":null}],"popularity":15,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":29,"ncap":5,"complaints":267},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}