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2020 Toyota Corolla recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Toyota Corolla. The most recent was reported on December 20, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: COROLLA, COROLLA HATCHBACK, COROLLA HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Toyota Corolla, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V865000December 20, 2023Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
20V682000November 4, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
20V205000April 8, 2020Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights
19V877000December 11, 2019Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly
19V544000July 24, 2019Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
19V244000March 27, 2019Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Service Brakes (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V865000Manufacturer no. 23TA15, 23LA03

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2023
Owner notification
October 31, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
999,901 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
COROLLA

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V865000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V682000Manufacturer no. 20TA02, 20LA01

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
November 4, 2020
Owner notification
January 21, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,525,742 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
COROLLA

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V682000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V205000Manufacturer no. See attached report

Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights

Report received by NHTSA
April 8, 2020
Owner notification
June 30, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
960 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
COROLLA HATCHBACK

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Corolla Hatchback vehicles. A rear hatch wire harness connector may have been damaged during assembly, which may cause the back-up lights to fail.

Safety risk

If the back-up lights fail, there can be an increased risk of a crash while the vehicle is reversing.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear hatch wire harness, free of charge. The recall began June 30, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB07 and 20TA07.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V205000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V877000Manufacturer no. 19TB22/19TA22

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
December 11, 2019
Owner notification
February 7, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
9,468 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Toyota Corolla
August 22, 2019 – September 6, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
COROLLA, COROLLA HYBRID

Components: Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly; Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V877000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V544000Manufacturer no. K1L/K0L, K2F/KLF

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
July 24, 2019
Owner notification
September 20, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,925 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Toyota Corolla
April 25, 2019 – May 31, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
COROLLA HYBRID

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V544000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V244000Manufacturer no. 19R1

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
March 27, 2019
Owner notification
May 24, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,634 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Toyota Corolla
February 21, 2019 – February 27, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
COROLLA HATCHBACK

Defect summary

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V244000, filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 20, 2023.