The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V064000·Announced 2020-02-06

Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Recalled Due to Engine Coolant Leak Risk

Toyota and Lexus vehicles with 2020 model years are recalled because porosity in engine castings may cause coolant leaks, potentially leading to engine overheating, stalling, and fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural engine defect (porosity in castings) that can cause coolant leaks, leading to engine overheating, stalling, and potential fire. While no fatalities or serious injuries are reported in the source, the hazard poses significant risk of property damage and vehicle failure. Per the rubric, this qualifies as High severity because it involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported but represents a substantial safety concern.

Plain-English summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Lexus ES300h vehicles, along with 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models, manufactured by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. These vehicles are equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines that have porosity in their castings, which may result in cracks allowing coolant to leak internally or externally. A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing crash risk, and may damage the engine mechanically, potentially leading to oil leaks and fire. Toyota will inspect and replace the engine (including the engine block) free of charge. Owners should contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987 for notification and repair assistance. The recall began on April 3, 2020.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA, LEXUS RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID, CAMRY HYBRID, CAMRY
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Engine Cooling System
Hazard
Affected units
44,191

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • RAV4
  • RAV4 HYBRID
  • CAMRY HYBRID
  • CAMRY
  • ES HYBRID
  • AVALON HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · TOYOTA

Same manufacturer · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

See all →

Same hazard · coolant leak

See all →