2015 Toyota 4runner Fuel System Problems
8 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Fuel System Recalls (1)
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.
Fix: 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.
Owner Complaints (8)
After driving your 4Runner on an empty tank and then refueling, your car is stalling and having trouble starting. The engine won't stay running once it does start. This may require fuel system cleaning or fuel filter replacement to remove debris that entered the tank when it was empty.
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After having your fuel pump recalled and serviced, your 4Runner has had trouble starting—the starter engages but the engine won't turn over. Once it does start, the engine RPMs surge up and down unpredictably, sometimes causing the engine to stall while you're driving. Multiple service visits haven't resolved the issue.
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Your fuel pump failed while you were driving. Toyota has issued a recall for this exact problem, but the company refused to repair it for free or reimburse you for the repair costs. Fixing this issue typically requires replacing the fuel pump assembly in your vehicle.
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I CONTACTED NHTSA BUT HAVEN'T HEARD BACK. IT'S BEEN OVER 2 MONTHS NOW AND NOTHING FROM TOYOTA ABOUT THE RECALL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED ON JULY 9TH. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUTONATION TOYOTA ARAPAHOE (10531 E ARAPAHOE RD, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *LN*JB
TOYOTA CAME OUT WITH RECALL 1-13-2020 (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 20V012) AND AS OF 5-29-2020, THEY STILL CLAIM THAT NO REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. WHAT IS A TIMELY PERIOD TO WAIT?*DT*JB
ABOUT 4-5 TIMES PER YEAR FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS MY VEHICLE WILL HESTTATE OR STALL FOR 3-4 SECONDS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, AT NO REGULAR SEQUENCE, AND WITHOUT WARNING OF ANY KIND. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT A RECALL, BUT THE NHTSA INFORMED ME THAT A FUEL PUMP RECALL NOTICE WAS MADE PUBLIC ON JANUARY 20, 2020. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, BUT THEY TELL ME THE SAME THING EACH TIME, THAT I NEED TO WAIT ON A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER TELLING ME THAT THEY WILL REMEDY THE SITUATION. AS OF THIS DATE, 4/23/2020, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED SUCH A LETTER, AND THE NHTSA SAYS THE SAME THING. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAS TO SEND SUCH A REMEDY LETTER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE PUBLIC NOTIFICATION, AND THAT TIME PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. IT SEEMS THAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE COULD VERY WELL BE THE FUEL PUMP NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. CAN YOU PURSUE THE MANUFACTURER TO ISSUE THEIR REMEDY LETTER BEFORE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURS?