Toyota Camry Recall R/2020/318: The Low Pressure Fuel Pump Located In The Fuel Tank Could Become Inoperative, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2020/318, campaign code 20SMD-004. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
5 Oct 2020
Launched
297
vehicles in the UK
20SMD-004
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Toyota recalled Camry vehicles built between 11 April 2018 and 4 February 2019. The low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative. The dealer will replace the fuel pump. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE Defect: On affected vehicles the low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative. Remedy: Replace the fuel pump

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: the low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the fuel pump.

Are You Affected?

Camry built between 11 April 2018 and 4 February 2019 may be included. Toyota estimates 297 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
  2. Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the campaign code 20SMD-004 or the DVSA reference R/2020/318. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
CamryThe rear seat belt assembly spring may be installed in an incorrect positionUrgentR/2019/439
Camry, Prius, Prius PHV, RAV4Brake booster pump may stop workingUrgentR/2019/248
Auris, Camry, Corolla, Highlander and 3 moreRisk of fireUrgentR/2015/206
Lexus Gs-F, Lexus Rc-FLow pressure fuel pump replacementUrgentR/2026/151
Proace MAXPotential defect on fuel return pipes on certain Toyota Proace MaxUrgentR/2026/036

This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2020/019 on 5 Oct 2020, for takata airbag inflator may rupture on deployment. The one launched after it was R/2020/254 on 20 Oct 2020, for it may not be possible to switch headlights from high beam to low beam or low beam to high…. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fuel leak recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2020/318, launched 5 October 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.