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2019–2020 Toyota RAV4: Rough running, stall or no-start (fuel pump recall)

Likely causes, ranked

  1. Failing low-pressure fuel pump$0–$0Shop

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Symptom: Rough running, warning lights, a no-start, or the engine losing power and stalling while driving.

Likely causes

  1. Failing low-pressure fuel pump. Toyota replaces the in-tank pump with an improved design.

DIY or shop?

Dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Useful steps

  1. Check your VIN for 20V682.
  2. If the engine stalls, have it towed to a dealer instead of restarting and driving.

Vehicle focus: 2019–2020 Toyota RAV4.

Safety / mechanic note

A stall at speed is a crash risk. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.

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Recalls & service bulletins

Recalls

  • 20V682000 2020-11-04 Certain 2019–2020 RAV4 and many other Toyota and Lexus models: the low-pressure fuel pump inside the tank may fail. Dealers replace the pump assembly with an improved one. Details

NHTSA complaints: 323 keyword-matched complaints for Toyota RAV4 2019–2020 (of 1,505 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).

Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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What actually fixed it?

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