1.5M Vehicles Added to Toyota Fuel Pump Recall

Another 1.5 million vehicles have been added to the ongoing Toyota fuel pump recall announced earlier this year. These vehicles join an ongoing recall of millions of vehicles due to concerns of defective fuel pumps in the vehicles.

The recent addition of recalled vehicles is part of an ongoing recall from Toyota due to issues with their fuel pump systems. According to Toyota, these vehicle components may suddenly stop working – resulting in the vehicle stalling. In some cases, drivers may not be able to restart their vehicles after a fuel pump stall.

Unfortunately, these stalls could have significant consequences. Although Toyota hasn’t disclosed if any crashes or injuries have occurred as a result of the fuel pump issue, a stall at high speeds or on a busy highway could quickly increase the risk of a crash and serious injuries.

To remedy this issue, Honda is providing replacements for the low-pressure fuel pump for free to consumers. For the more recently added vehicles, Toyota estimates that this remedy will be available by late November. For vehicles which were previously added to the fuel pump recall, the free replacement is available now.

In order to receive the replacement fuel pump, drivers can contact their local Toyota dealership. Repairs may take anywhere from one and a half to two and a half hours depending on the vehicle model.

Toyota Fuel Pump Recall: Affected Vehicles

The Toyota fuel pump recall was initiated in January with only 700,000 vehicles included. In March, another 1.2 million vehicles were added. After the most recent additions, around 5.84 million vehicles are included in the recall – from both Lexus and Toyota brands.

“Toyota continued to investigate the issue and new information from the investigation indicated that the previous method for evaluating the combination of factors leading to this condition resulted in the exclusion of vehicles from the recall that should have been included,” Toyota’s recall announcement explains.

Recalled Toyota vehicles include the following:

• 2014-2015, 2018-2019 4Runner
• 2018-2020 Avalon
• 2018-2019 Camry
• 2018-2020 Corolla
• 2019 Corolla Hatchback
• 2014 FJ Cruiser
• 2017-2019 Highlander
• 2014-2015, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser
• 2019-2029 Rav4
• 2018-2020 Sequoia
• 2017-2020 Sienna
• 2017-2020 Tacoma
• 2018-2020 Tundra

Recalled Lexus vehicles include:

• 2018 – 2020 ES 350
• 2017 GS 200t
• 2019 GS 300
• 2017 – 2019 GS 350
• 2018 – 2019 GX 460
• 2017 IS 200t
• 2019 IS 300
• 2019 IS 350
• 2018 – 2020 LC 500
• 2018 – 2020 LC 500h
• 2018 – 2020 LS 500
• 2019 LS 500h
• 2018 – 2019 LX 570
• 2018 – 2019 NX 300
• 2019 RC 300
• 2019 RC 350
• 2017 RC 200t
• 2018 – 2020 RX 350L
• 2017 – 2020 RX 350
• 2019 UX 200

Other Recalls

Vehicles are regularly recalled due to minor and major issues which could cause safety concerns. In some cases, recalls are as simple as bringing a vehicle to a dealership for a software update. In more serious recalls, entire components may need to be replaced.

Recently, Ford announced that they would be recalling 350,000 Ford Explorers from model years 2013 to 2017 due to concerns surrounding the vehicles’ suspension systems. This marks the second recall associated with the same component in Ford Explorers – the rear suspension toe links.

According to the recall notice, these components may corrode and eventually fracture. If left unremedied, drivers may lose control of their vehicle and crash. Ford is reportedly aware of 13 accidents and six injuries associated with the recalled part fracturing.

If your vehicle was recalled due to a safety defect such as those seen in the Ford suspension or Toyota fuel pump recall, you may be able to take further action. Automotive companies have faced legal claims from consumers who claim that they overpaid for vehicles which were defective and unsafe.

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If you own a vehicle that you believe has a safety defect and you are outside of the warranty period or you believe the defect should be covered by the warranty and it’s not, or you or a family member have been injured by a safety related defect, you may qualify to join this vehicle safety defect class action lawsuit investigation.

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