2020 Toyota Corolla Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 17 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Toyota Corolla, 6% of its 306 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 48,800. A related recall, 20V682000, covers a fuel pump assembly replacement, and 2 injuries have been reported in this area.
- Fuel System complaints
- 17
- 6% of 306
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 48,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly at low speeds, stop-and-go traffic, or while stopped at a red light, sometimes with the check engine and other warning lights on.
- Fuel pump reported as faulty, with owners linking the failure directly to NHTSA Campaign 20V682000 and needing pump replacement.
- Warning lights (check engine, power steering, VSC, collision system) illuminate together, sometimes triggered after a fuel cap alert, making the vehicle difficult to drive.
- Fuel gauge gives a false reading of remaining fuel, suspected to be tied to the sending unit inside the tank.
- Gas pedal depresses without forward propulsion in stop-and-go conditions, described as intermittent and unpredictable.
When 2020 Toyota Corolla fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 20, 2019, latest Apr 24, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2020 Toyota Corolla
- 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.
Fuel System complaints by Corolla model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Toyota Corolla?
- NHTSA lists 17 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Corolla, which is 6% of the 306 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2020 Toyota Corolla?
- Yes. Recall 20V682000, reported November 4, 2020, covers the Fuel System; Toyota dealers replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one free of charge.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2020 Corolla?
- The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2020 Corolla is 48,800 miles.
- Have fuel system problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2020 Corolla?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes but 2 injuries tied to Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Corolla.