Published
July 8, 2026
If you drive a 2017–2022 Toyota or Lexus, a two-minute VIN check tells you whether your fuel pump is covered — and the dealer fix costs you nothing.
What Is Being Recalled?
Toyota's long-running recall of defective Denso low-pressure fuel pumps has been back in the headlines this month, with coverage noting the recall now covers more than 6 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles worldwide. The in-tank fuel pump, supplied by Denso, contains a resin impeller manufactured with insufficient resin density. Over time the impeller can absorb fuel, swell, and deform until it interferes with the pump body — triggering warning lights, rough running, a no-start condition, or an engine stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.The remedy is straightforward: any authorized Toyota or Lexus dealer replaces the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge, parts and labor included. The repair is keyed to your VIN — you don't need a receipt, a notice letter, or any other documentation to get it done.
Remedy
Free fuel pump replacement
Any authorized Toyota or Lexus dealer · keyed to your VIN
Recall Campaigns
January 2020 – April 2026
NHTSA 20V-012 (original) · 25V-028 (Jan 2025) · 26V-222 (Apr 2026)
Vehicles Affected
~3.3M in the U.S. · 6M+ worldwide
Cumulative across all Denso fuel-pump campaigns since 2020 — not one new recall
Hazard
Engine stall or no-start
Fuel-pump impeller can swell and stop the pump, raising crash risk
Documentation Required
No
VIN lookup only for the free repair · reimbursement for past paid repairs requires the repair invoice, proof of payment & ownership info
Is There a New 2026 Toyota Fuel Pump Recall?
No — and that's the part the recent headlines blur. No brand-new U.S. fuel pump campaign was filed with NHTSA in July 2026. The "over 6 million vehicles" figure is a running global total across every Denso low-pressure fuel-pump recall Toyota has issued since January 2020, counting Toyota and Lexus vehicles in all markets. The most recent actual expansion came in April 2026, when Toyota recalled about 9,139 additional Lexus GS, IS, and RC vehicles (NHTSA campaign 26V-222).The U.S. campaigns behind the worldwide total:
• 20V-012 (January 2020): the original recall, filed January 13, 2020 covering roughly 696,000 U.S. vehicles — then expanded three times during 2020 to roughly 3.3 million U.S. Toyota and Lexus vehicles, spanning many 2013–2020 models including the Camry, Corolla, Avalon, Highlander, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, and numerous Lexus lines.
• 25V-028 (January 2025): a small expansion adding about 858 U.S. vehicles — certain 2018–2020 Toyota and Lexus models (including the 4Runner, Land Cruiser, Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Sequoia, Tundra, and several Lexus ES, GS, GX, IS, LC, LS, LX, NX, RC, RX, and UX variants) built between July 2017 and September 2019.
• 26V-222 (April 2026): about 9,139 Lexus GS (2016–2020), IS (2022), and RC (2015–2022) vehicles — coverage indicates primarily the high-performance GS F, IS 500, and RC F models. Dealers were notified April 8, 2026, with owner letters mailed May 25 through June 8, 2026.
The remainder of the 6-million-plus worldwide total comes from parallel recalls in markets outside the United States.
Don't Confuse It With the 2026 Tundra Engine Recall
A separate Toyota recall hit mailboxes the same week the fuel-pump story recirculated, and the two are easy to mix up. NHTSA campaign 26V-320 covers about 43,566 model-year 2024 Toyota Tundra trucks with the V35A twin-turbo V6 engine, where manufacturing debris left inside the engine can cause the crankshaft main bearings to fail — leading to engine knock, rough running, a stall, or a no-start. That is an engine-machining defect, not a fuel pump problem.Owner notification letters for the Tundra engine recall began mailing on July 6, 2026, which is likely why it surfaced in news feeds alongside the fuel-pump milestone. The permanent fix for 26V-320 was still under development when letters went out; owners will receive a second letter when the remedy is ready. It expands earlier engine-debris recalls (24V-381 and 25V-767) covering certain 2022–2024 Tundra and Lexus LX/GX vehicles. If your VIN check shows this campaign, watch for that second letter.
How to Get the Free Repair
Enter your 17-character VIN — or your license plate and state — at Toyota's official recall lookup at Toyota.com/recall (Lexus owners can use Lexus.com/recall), or at the federal lookup at NHTSA.gov/recalls. If an open fuel-pump campaign covers your vehicle, schedule the replacement with any authorized dealer. Federal law requires the recall remedy to be performed at no cost to you.If your vehicle stalls or won't start and you suspect the fuel pump, don't keep driving it — a stall at speed is the crash risk regulators flagged. Have the vehicle towed or inspected and mention the open recall campaign.
Already Paid for a Fuel Pump Repair? You May Be Reimbursed
Owners who paid out of pocket to fix this fuel-pump condition before their vehicle was recalled can seek reimbursement from Toyota. Unlike the free recall repair, reimbursement does require documentation: a copy of the repair order or invoice showing the repair details, proof of payment, and ownership information, submitted through the Toyota Owners portal (under Resources → Safety Recalls and Service Campaigns → Submit Reimbursement Request). Claims generally must be filed within about one year of the recall notice mailing, so don't sit on old receipts.The same Denso fuel-pump defect has also produced consumer class actions across several automakers. A U.S. class action over the defect in Toyota vehicles was reportedly settled in late 2022, with Toyota agreeing to extended warranty coverage on affected fuel pumps and reimbursement of out-of-pocket repair costs. For related cases on OCA, see the Subaru fuel pump settlement (the same Denso pump family) and the Chevrolet & GMC fuel pump class action settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a new 2026 Toyota fuel pump recall?
No new U.S. campaign was announced in July 2026. The "6 million" figure is a cumulative worldwide total since January 2020; the most recent U.S. expansion was April 2026 (26V-222, ~9,139 Lexus vehicles).How do I know if my Toyota or Lexus is included?
Run your VIN (or plate and state) through Toyota's official recall lookup or NHTSA.gov/recalls. Any open recall on your vehicle will be listed, along with repair instructions.What does the recall repair cost?
Nothing — dealers replace the fuel pump assembly free, parts and labor included. No receipt or documentation is needed for the repair itself.Can I get money back for a fuel pump I already paid to replace?
Yes, through Toyota's reimbursement program — but that path requires the repair invoice, proof of payment, and ownership information, filed via the Toyota Owners portal, generally within about a year of the recall notice mailing.Sources
• Autoblog — "Toyota's fuel pump recall now covers nearly 6 million vehicles globally"• NHTSA — Part 573 Safety Recall Report, Campaign 20V-012
• NHTSA — Part 573 Safety Recall Report, Campaign 25V-028
• NHTSA — Part 573 Safety Recall Report, Campaign 26V-222
• NHTSA — Part 573 Safety Recall Report, Campaign 26V-320 (Tundra engine debris)
• Toyota USA Newsroom — January 2025 fuel pump recall announcement
• Toyota Support — Reimbursement for repairs paid before a recall
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Remedy
Free fuel pump assembly replacement (dealer, VIN-keyed)
Recall Numbers
NHTSA 20V-012 · 25V-028 · 26V-222
Recalling Company
Toyota Motor North America (Toyota & Lexus)
Agency
NHTSA
Recall Dates
January 13, 2020 – April 8, 2026 (multiple campaigns)
Official Recall Lookup
Toyota Recall VIN Lookup
