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2019 Toyota Avalon Fuel System Problems

Fuel system complaints account for 21 of 70 total complaints (30%) filed on the 2019 Toyota Avalon, the highest share of any model year. Two related NHTSA recalls (20V682000 and 20V012000) cover a defective fuel pump, and median mileage at failure was 6,240 miles.

Fuel System complaints
21
30% of 70
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
6,240 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicles stall or lose power suddenly while driving, sometimes at speeds around 20 to 40 mph, with no warning.
  • Owners report the engine hesitating or running rough with the check engine light on before stalling.
  • A strong gasoline odor is reported near the gas cap after refueling, sometimes lingering in an attached garage.
  • Some owners describe an audible fuel pump running noise after the vehicle is parked and turned off.
  • Several complaints tie stalling or sudden loss of power directly to the fuel pump recall, including cases where replacement parts were reported unavailable at the dealer.
  • One report describes the vehicle stalling mid-turn and crashing after losing control.

When 2019 Toyota Avalon fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 24, 2020, latest Mar 7, 2026.

2019 Toyota Avalon fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2020Mar 2020May 2020Jul 2020Nov 2020Oct 2022Jul 2025
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Mar 2026; peak Mar 2020 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Toyota Avalon

  1. NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 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.

  2. NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 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.

Fuel System complaints by Avalon model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20056 (3%)
  2. 200610 (3%)
  3. 20077 (3%)
  4. 20083 (1%)
  5. 20091 (1%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20112 (2%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20134 (3%)
  10. 20147 (7%)
  11. 20153 (7%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 20171 (7%)
  14. 20183 (13%)
  15. 201921 (30%)
  16. 20205 (50%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Toyota Avalon have a fuel pump recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 20V682000 and 20V012000, covering a defective fuel pump that Toyota agreed to replace free of charge.
How common are fuel system complaints on the 2019 Avalon?
Fuel system issues make up 21 of 70 total complaints for the 2019 Avalon, or 30% of all complaints, the highest share among the model years listed.
At what mileage do fuel system problems usually appear?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 6,240 miles at the time of failure for fuel system complaints on the 2019 Avalon.
Are the fuel system problems dangerous?
NHTSA records 2 crashes tied to fuel system complaints on the 2019 Avalon, though no fires or injuries are listed.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.