2019 Toyota Avalon fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V682000Nov 4, 20201,525,742 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

  Risk: 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.

• Recall 20V012000Jan 13, 20201,830,752 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

  Risk: 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, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 22, 2025NJElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I purchased this Vehicle as a Preowned Used Certified from The Toyota dealership The car has broke down 4 times for the same exact ISSUES All the lights will come on and it will say take to the dealer for Service June 8 2024 purchased the Car. November 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) December 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) NO CHARGE July 8, 2025 car had to stay overnight ( ignition coil $300 ) Service told me the Mechanical Warranty Expired in June. 8 days later July 17, 2025 Broke…

   NHTSA complaint #11675492 · source
2. Filed Oct 31, 2023FLCrashDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I was pulling into a parking space when the car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and hit a tree. The car has auto-braking but this system did not function to stop the car.

   NHTSA complaint #11552788 · source
3. Filed Oct 3, 2022NCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   On the morning of Sept. 28, 2022, after my wife arrived home from work the previous night, and as I walked past her car, I heard the fuel pump running. The engine was not running, all switches were off and the doors were locked. I retrieved the key fob for the car, unlocked the doors, and entered the car. Upon pushing the start button, the fuel pump shut off, then the engine started. I let it run for one minute then shut the engine off. At this time the fuel pump shut off as…

   NHTSA complaint #11487686 · source
4. Filed Jan 13, 2021KYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My vehicle is equipped with a low pressure fuel pump which may stop operating if this was to happen the vehicle will stall and not be able to restart and if it happens while driving on the interstate which i drive 45 mins one way to work daily then the car will lock up and i wont be able to move it and could cause accidents to where the vehicle could explode and toyota has no idea how to fix it and its been sitting since oct 2020. I have contacted their corporate office and…

   NHTSA complaint #11387823 · source
5. Filed Nov 17, 2020FLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   After seeing a news report about a fuel pump recall in toyota avalons, i checked my vin on the nhtsa website and, indeed, my vehicle is included in the recall. I immediately contacted my salesperson at the toyota dealership and asked him to check on the recall resolution. He responded that there was no remedy available yet. Since the recall occurred in january 2020, it is unacceptable that there is no remedy yet. I have never received any documentation or correspondence from…

   NHTSA complaint #11375061 · source
6. Filed Oct 29, 20206,240 miMDCrashTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Tl* the contact owns a 2019 toyota avalon. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while turning into her neighbors driveway, when the vehicle began to stall and then accelerated forward. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the neighbors metal fence. The contact stated an unknown red sign warning light was illuminated. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11367055 · source
7. Filed Jul 6, 2020WIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   2019 toyota avalon. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.

   NHTSA complaint #11337033 · source
8. Filed Jul 1, 202040,000 miWAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Tl* the contact owns a 2019 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. Additionally, while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle hesitated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to toyota of tri-cities (6321 w canal dr, kennewick, wa 99336, [phone removed]) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel…

   NHTSA complaint #11331972 · source
9. Filed Jun 21, 2020FLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I have not heart about my recall which is ongoing and is dangerous, i want it repaired as soon as possible as it concerning, as per toyota, a malfunctioned fuel pump, please help

   NHTSA complaint #11329983 · source
10. Filed May 8, 2020NMFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Tl* the contact owns a 2019 toyota avalon. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experience a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

    NHTSA complaint #11323841 · source
11. Filed May 8, 20206,000 miCOFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The fuel pump failed, my 2019 toyota avalon stalled in traffic putting everyone in harms way. And there was no way to get to safety, many were at risk, why? The car was in motion and stopped! It was a turn affecting drivers behind me, in front of me, involving traffic on two streets of an intersection.

    NHTSA complaint #11323813 · source
12. Filed Apr 21, 2020GAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    While driving on the road the vehicle will stall as if it's not getting any fuel. When the vehicle is parked and turned off i can hear the fuel pump running.

    NHTSA complaint #11321787 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology