In a statement published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Toyota said it estimates only about 250 vehicles, or 0.5 percent, of the vehicles being recalled actually have faulty engines. If the issue does occur, it can lead to engine noise, engine smoke, warning lights, and/or engine overheating. The issue came about when a water flow meter that regulates the casting of engines failed, leading to some engines not cooling properly. All the vehicles were built between September and December 2019. In total, 44,191 vehicles are covered by the recall, the majority of which (36,920) are 20 RAV4 crossovers.

The recall covers models with Toyota's 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and include the 2020 Camry, Camry hybrid, Avalon hybrid, 20 RAV4 and RAV4 hybrid, and the 2020 Lexus ES300H. Coolant or oil could leak from the crack, leading to the engine stalling, overheating, or possibly catching fire, Toyota said. Toyota is recalling some of its most popular vehicles due to the potential of a crack forming in the engine, a result of a manufacturing error. Dealers will check vehicles on the recall list to see if they are affected, and if so will replace the engine. Toyota estimates only about 250 vehicles will have the problem.The recall involves the possibility that cracks could form in the engine, leading to coolant or oil leaks and stalling, overheating, or engine fires.Toyota is recalling 44,000 vehicles from the 20 model years with a 2.5-liter inline-four engine.

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