2001-2025 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated October 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2001-2025 Toyota RAV4 has 59 documented known issues, with 23 rated critical. The most serious are Certain 2020-2021 RAV4/RAV4 Hybrid OCS Sensor Short Circuit - Recall 23V-865, Certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Headlamp Aiming Caps Improperly Closed - Recall 20V-698, Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689, Certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Hybrid System May Shut Down - Recall 23V-041, Certain 2013-2018 RAV4 12V Battery Hold-Down Fire Risk - Recall 23V-734 ($0-$0 repair), 2006-2010 RAV4 Accelerator-Pedal Safety Recalls - 11V-113 and 10V-017 ($0-$0 repair), 2019-2020 RAV4 Front Lower Suspension Arm Separation - Recall 20V-286 ($0-$0 repair), 2006-2009 2GR-FE VVT-i Oil-Hose Limited Service Campaign History, Certain 2019-2020 RAV4/2020 RAV4 Hybrid Steering-Gear Water Ingress - Recall 20V-373, 2AR-FE Engine Oil Level Drops Between Services — Owner Reports, Improperly Welded Front Seat Rail Brackets - Recall 26V256000 (Toyota 26TA09/26TB09) ($0-$0 repair), Recall 06V096000: Air Bag May Under-Inflate Due to Faulty Inflator Assembly (2005 RAV4), Certain 2019-2020 RAV4 Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure / Stall - Recall 20V682 ($0-$0 repair), 2006-2008 2AZ-FE Oil-Consumption Inspection and Repair Program.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-865 (Toyota 23TA15) covers certain 2020-2021 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with front-passenger Occupant Classification System sensors made during a specific supplier period. During production, an OCS-sensor printed circuit board may have deformed and cracked a capacitor; moisture can enter over time and create a short circuit. If that occurs, the SRS warning lamp, Passenger Airbag OFF lamp and a multi-information-display message can appear, and the front-passenger airbag may not deploy as designed in certain crashes. Model year alone does not establish VIN eligibility.
Check the complete VIN through Toyota's recall lookup or an authorized Toyota dealer. Under 23TA15, the dealer inspects the OCS sensors and replaces them with improved sensors when required, free of charge. If the SRS warning light is illuminated, Toyota advises bringing the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis and not allowing anyone to use the front passenger seat until diagnosis is complete. Do not replace a clock spring or any other airbag part based on this recall card; that is a different circuit and requires its own diagnosis.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Noncompliance Recall 20V-698 (Toyota 20TA15) covers 413 certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles. Headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing the beam to be adjusted horizontally and causing noncompliance with FMVSS 108. If the horizontal aim is altered, glare can reduce visibility for an oncoming driver or the vehicle operator and increase crash risk. This recall does not establish a broad 2016-2021 RAV4 low-beam illumination defect; model year alone does not establish VIN eligibility.
Check the complete VIN through Toyota's recall lookup or an authorized Toyota dealer. For an open 20TA15 campaign, the dealer confirms applicability and closes the aiming caps on both headlamps free of charge. Do not adjust horizontal aim or install the removed bulbs, LED assemblies or auxiliary lights based on this recall card. A dim, damaged, mis-aimed or uneven beam outside the exact recall condition needs a separate headlamp, voltage, lens and aiming inspection using the applicable service information.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 15V-689 (Toyota C0M) covers certain 2006-2011 RAV4 vehicles. During manufacture of the driver's-door Power Window Master Switch, lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts. If the contacts are not protected, debris and moisture can cause a short circuit; the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing fire risk. This was a multi-model recall, and model year alone does not establish RAV4 VIN eligibility.
Check the complete VIN through Toyota's recall lookup or an authorized Toyota dealer. For an open C0M campaign, the dealer inspects the Power Window Master Switch and applies specialized lubricant if no abnormality is found; if an abnormality is found, the switch circuit board is replaced, free of charge. Smoke, a burning odor, heat or melting at the driver's-door switch warrants stopping window-switch use, shutting the vehicle off in a safe place and arranging prompt dealer inspection. Do not buy the removed generic switch search result as a substitute for the VIN-gated campaign remedy.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-041 (Toyota 23TA01) covers 16,679 certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles. Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU logic may not limit high-voltage-battery output as required. If the accelerator is rapidly pressed after continuous EV-mode driving in cold temperature while battery voltage is decreasing, voltage can fall below a threshold; a warning message appears and the hybrid system can shut down, causing loss of motive power and increased crash risk at higher speed. Occurrence depends on battery parameters and operating mode, and model year alone does not establish VIN eligibility.
Check the complete VIN through Toyota's recall lookup or an authorized Toyota dealer. Under 23TA01, the dealer updates the Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU software free of charge. If a warning appears and motive power is lost, activate hazard lights, maintain steering and braking, move out of traffic if possible and arrange dealer diagnosis or towing. Do not buy or replace the HEV ECU based on this card; Toyota's campaign remedy is software reprogramming.
NHTSA Recall 23V-734 / Toyota 23TA13 covers approximately 1.854 million certain 2013-2018 RAV4s produced from late November 2012 to mid-November 2018. Some SAE Group 35 replacement batteries of the size Toyota specifies have smaller top dimensions than others. If one of these small-top batteries is installed and the hold-down clamp is not tightened correctly, forceful turns can let the battery move; the positive terminal may contact the clamp and short circuit, increasing fire risk. This is a battery-retention campaign, not an ordinary battery-drain condition, and model year alone does not confirm an open recall.
Check the complete VIN through Toyota's recall lookup or an authorized Toyota dealer. For an open 23TA13 campaign, Toyota replaces the battery hold-down clamp, battery tray and positive-terminal cover with improved parts free of charge. The dealer also checks battery size and installation condition; an incorrect battery, damaged mounting location or aftermarket modification may require separate owner-paid correction before every improved part can be fitted. If the battery is loose, the clamp or terminal shows contact damage, or there is heat, smoke or a burning odor, stop driving when safe, shut the vehicle off away from structures and arrange prompt dealer inspection. Confirm current parts availability when scheduling.
Two distinct accelerator-pedal safety recalls can apply within this model-year range. NHTSA 11V-113/Toyota 90L covers 2006 through certain 2010 RAV4s because an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat can trap the accelerator pedal in a wide-open position. NHTSA 10V-017/Toyota A0A separately covers certain 2009-2010 RAV4s with affected CTS pedal assemblies that can become harder to depress, rough or slow to return, or mechanically stuck partially depressed. Eligibility is VIN-specific, and a vehicle may need one or both campaign checks.
Check the full VIN through Toyota's recall lookup or an authorized Toyota dealer and confirm completion of both 11V-113/90L and 10V-017/A0A when applicable. The 90L remedy modifies or replaces the pedal as specified and addresses incompatible Toyota all-weather mats; the A0A remedy installs Toyota's reinforcement bar in the affected CTS pedal. Use only the correct driver mat secured by its retaining clips and never stack mats. If acceleration continues after releasing the pedal, apply firm steady braking without pumping, shift to Neutral when safe, steer to a safe stop and shut the engine off only after stopping.
Toyota recalled 2025 RAV4 vehicles whose front seat rail brackets may have missing or cold welds. NHTSA campaign 26V256000 covers only 4 vehicles. The defect was found in late November 2025 when a tier 1 supplier's routine inspection identified missing welds on driver-side seat brackets; further investigation found missing or cold welds on some passenger-side brackets as well. Root cause was traced to a welding robot that experienced mechanical interference, producing intermittent or absent welds across multiple weld locations. A seat bracket with insufficient weld strength may not properly restrain the seat and its occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. This is an extremely narrow VIN-specific campaign - the overwhelming majority of 2025 RAV4s are unaffected - but it is worth a VIN check because the consequence is a crash-restraint failure.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or toyota.com/recall against campaign 26V256000. If included, the dealer inspects the front seat rail bracket welds and repairs or replaces the bracket as needed at no charge. There is no owner-serviceable inspection here - the welds are not visible without removing the seat, and seat removal on a vehicle with side-impact airbags in the seat back requires proper SRS disable procedure. Do not defer: a seat that separates under crash load defeats the seat belt and airbag system regardless of how well those components work.
Certain 2005 RAV4s are named in NHTSA recall 06V096000. Toyota determined that improper assembly of an air bag inflator — the inflator design shared by the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag and the knee air bag assembly — left some units with an insufficient amount of the heating agents needed for proper deployment. An inflator in that condition may not generate enough gas expansion force to properly inflate its air bag when the SRS system activates during a crash, raising the injury risk for the occupant in that seating position. For a RAV4 owner the important point is that the vehicle gives no warning of the condition; the defect only shows up when the air bag is needed. The 133 vehicles NHTSA reports is the campaign-wide total covering all makes and models in this recall.
The fix is a free dealer replacement of the affected SRS air bag assembly — Toyota dealers identify which air bag on your RAV4 uses the suspect inflator and install a new one. There is no charge and no mileage or age cutoff. The recall began on April 6, 2006. Before booking, check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if 06V096000 is still listed as unrepaired; Toyota customer service for this campaign is 1-888-270-9371.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-478 (Toyota 23TA07) covers certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime vehicles. A current-rectifying module inside some DC-DC converters may have been damaged during supplier production. If the module fails, it can short rather than open, allowing current from the 12V battery to continue through the module and generate heat. Excessive heat can damage components inside and outside the converter and increase fire risk. Toyota reports the actual damaged-module percentage as unknown; model year alone does not establish VIN eligibility.
Check the complete VIN through Toyota's recall lookup or an authorized Toyota dealer. The current 23TA07 remedy replaces the DC-DC converter with an improved part free of charge. The earlier cold-temperature charging restriction was interim guidance and should not replace completion of the available remedy. If heat, smoke or a burning odor is detected, stop safely, switch the vehicle off, move occupants away and contact emergency services as conditions require. Do not diagnose an open recall from generic warning lights, a no-start or a discharged 12V battery alone.
Two named plaintiffs in Gamez v. Toyota allege that the optional panoramic glass roofs in their 2021 RAV4 vehicles shattered while driving. In May 2024, the federal court allowed some claims and the proposed California class allegations to continue past a pleading-stage motion, but it did not certify a class, find that a roof defect exists or determine how frequently shattering occurs. No Toyota recall or Toyota shattering TSB was confirmed in the July 22, 2026 audit. Toyota's T-SB-0014-23 addresses a separate rattle with the sliding roof tilted open, not glass shattering.
If roof glass cracks or shatters, stop in a safe location, keep occupants away from loose glass, do not operate the roof and arrange professional inspection or towing when visibility or glass retention is affected. Photograph the roof and surrounding impact area before cleanup, preserve invoices and report a no-impact event to Toyota and NHTSA. Coverage and repair depend on inspection and applicable warranty or insurance terms. Do not apply film or order the removed glass search result from this card; exact damage, roof configuration and VIN must be inspected first.
Owner complaint listings include individual 2019 RAV4 braking events attributed by drivers to the Pre-Collision System. Complaints do not establish a common calibration defect, affected population, trigger pattern or software remedy. Toyota's manual states that PCS can apply substantial automatic braking and describes operating limitations and driver settings.
Preserve time, speed, road, weather, nearby objects, warning sequence, dash-camera evidence and PCS settings. Maintain control and arrange Toyota diagnosis of stored PCS, brake and chassis data. Inspect sensor visibility and alignment after windshield, grille, collision or suspension work. Report a safety event to NHTSA. Do not promise an update or disable a safety system as a permanent repair from this page.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Noncompliance Recall 19V-544 (Toyota K0L) covers certain 2019 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles produced within limited periods. An improperly shaped plastic brush holder in the brake-booster-pump motor can cause a brush to stick and lose electrical contact, stopping the pump. Multiple warning lights/messages and audible chimes can occur; after several brake-pedal applications, assist may be lost completely, increasing stopping distance. VSC also deactivates, creating an FMVSS 126 noncompliance. Model year alone does not establish VIN eligibility.
Check the complete VIN through Toyota's recall lookup or an authorized Toyota dealer. Under K0L, the dealer checks for unrelated DTCs, runs Toyota's dedicated brake-booster-pump inspection test and replaces the pump if the campaign test requires it, free of charge. If brake/VSC warnings and chimes appear or pedal effort increases, allow extra stopping distance, stop in a safe place and arrange dealer diagnosis or towing. The recall does not automatically cover similar symptoms on a VIN outside the campaign.
NHTSA Recall 16V-596 / Toyota G0V covers a specific subset of certain 2006-2011 RAV4s previously involved in rear-arm recalls: TMC-built 2006-2010 vehicles produced October 2005-August 2010 and TMMC-built 2009-early-2011 vehicles produced October 2008-September 2010. If rear-wheel-alignment nuts were improperly tightened, backlash can develop in the adjustable Rear Suspension Arm No.1, followed by rust and thread wear. The arm can separate and cause loss of vehicle control. Toyota superseded the earlier inspection-based remedies after some corroded arms were missed; model year alone does not establish current eligibility or completion.
Check the complete VIN at Toyota's recall lookup or with an authorized Toyota dealer for open campaign G0V / NHTSA 16V-596. For an eligible vehicle that did not already receive both replacement arms under the prior recall, the dealer replaces both rear lower Suspension Arm No.1 assemblies, sets rear alignment, seals the arms with epoxy and applies labels stating that the arms are no longer adjustable, free of charge. If there is abnormal rear noise, a sudden alignment change or unstable handling, stop driving when safe and arrange prompt inspection. Do not substitute the removed aftermarket arm or undercoating search result for the recall remedy.
NHTSA Recall 14V-168 / Toyota E0M covers certain 2006-2008 RAV4s produced from late July 2005 through early August 2008 and equipped with a seven-channel spiral cable. A flexible flat cable inside the assembly can contact its retainer and wear as the steering wheel is turned. If the driver's-airbag circuit loses connectivity, the SRS warning lamp may illuminate and the driver's frontal airbag can be deactivated, increasing injury risk in a crash. Not every RAV4 in these model years has the affected assembly, and the documented RAV4 recall does not extend through 2012.
Check the complete VIN at Toyota's recall lookup or with an authorized Toyota dealer for open campaign E0M / NHTSA 14V-168. For an eligible incomplete vehicle, Toyota replaces the spiral cable assembly with an improved unit at no charge. Until status is confirmed and any open remedy is completed, pay close attention to the SRS lamp's ignition self-check; if it fails to illuminate, stays on or returns after the check period, arrange prompt dealer diagnosis. The lamp can have unrelated causes, and Toyota notes that the recalled condition may exist without a warning, so do not use lamp behavior alone to decide eligibility. Do not disassemble an airbag-equipped steering column without the factory SRS precautions.
Software in the Parking Assist ECU of the Panoramic View Monitor can make the rearview image freeze briefly if reverse is selected shortly after the ignition is turned on, or not display at the next start if the ignition is switched off at a specific moment. The vehicle then may not meet the federal rear-visibility standard (FMVSS 111), which may increase the risk of a crash with a person while backing. Applies to: Certain 2023–2025 RAV4 (built Oct 3, 2022–Sep 19, 2025), 2023–2025 RAV4 Hybrid (built Jun 20, 2022–Oct 9, 2025), 2023–2024 RAV4 Prime (built Jun 17, 2022–Nov 1, 2024) and 2025 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid (built Oct 31, 2024–May 7, 2025) equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor using the affected Parking Assist ECU software (recall 25V744, Toyota 25TB13). RAV4s without the Panoramic View Monitor are not involved. Only a Toyota dealer can confirm a specific VIN.
Have a Toyota dealer check the VIN. For involved vehicles the dealer updates the Parking Assist ECU software free of charge. This is a software remedy; no DIY repair.
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NHTSA campaign 26V179000 recalls 8,230 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, including the RAV4 Hybrid, because the load carrying capacity modification label affixed after a port or dealer accessory installation displays inaccurate added-weight values. This makes the vehicle noncompliant with FMVSS 110 (Tire Selection and Rims). An owner who sizes a load using the printed capacity figure can unknowingly overload the vehicle, overstressing the tires and degrading handling and braking - the same failure mode that drives tire blowouts on loaded crossovers. The campaign spans 2024-2026 model year vehicles across Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, Sequoia Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Crown Signia, and the Lexus GX550, TX350, TX500 Hybrid and NX350 Hybrid. It applies only to hybrid RAV4s that received accessory installations, not to the gasoline RAV4 line generally. Report date March 24, 2026; owner letters mailed May 26, 2026.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or toyota.com/recall for campaign 26V179000. The remedy is a free replacement of the load carrying capacity modification label at the dealer. Until the label is replaced, do not rely on the printed added-weight figure when loading passengers plus cargo, plus any tongue weight if towing - use the base vehicle payload figure from the door-jamb tire and loading placard and subtract the actual weight of installed accessories. This is a paperwork defect with a real consequence: if you routinely load the vehicle near capacity for road trips, get the corrected label before the next loaded trip and verify cold tire pressures against the door-jamb placard.
Toyota T-SB-0027-22 applies to some 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime vehicles where an outer-mirror Blind Spot Monitor indicator may remain illuminated after another vehicle passes. The bulletin does not establish a single BSM defect across every 2016-2025 RAV4. Toyota's owner guidance separately notes that dirt, snow, bumper impact or sensor misalignment can impair rear-radar operation and require cleaning or diagnosis.
First clean the rear-bumper sensor areas and document the exact warning or indicator behavior. If a 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime matches the bulletin condition, a Toyota dealer or qualified technician should confirm it under T-SB-0027-22 and install both specified BSM covers, part numbers 88163-42020 and 88173-42020, while completing any required initialization or calibration. If the condition does not match, continue repair-manual diagnosis. The bulletin listed occurrence-only coverage under the original 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty; confirm current coverage before authorizing work.
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complete the bulletin repair on the right-hand BSM sensor area Fitment/availability: Right-hand cover explicitly specified by T-SB-0027-22 for the matching 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime condition; must be installed with the left-hand cover Fitmen…
complete the bulletin repair on the left-hand BSM sensor area Fitment/availability: Left-hand cover explicitly specified by T-SB-0027-22 for the matching 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime condition; must be installed with the right-hand cover Fitment…
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Toyota LSC 90K covered certain 2006-2009 RAV4 vehicles with the 2GR-FE because the rubber portion of the VVT-i oil-supply hose could degrade and leak. Toyota identified oil leakage, abnormal engine noise and the oil-pressure warning as possible signs. The campaign repair used No. 1 Oil Hose Kit 04009-33131, whose documented contents were an improved hose and clamps; it was not the prior card's claimed universal all-metal pipe-and-gasket bundle. LSC 90K expired December 31, 2021, and VIN eligibility or completion history must be checked individually.
Ask Toyota for the VIN's LSC 90K completion history and inspect the VVT-i oil hose and engine-oil level. If the oil-pressure warning appears, a large leak develops or abnormal engine noise begins, shut the engine off and arrange service rather than continuing to drive. Because the campaign has expired, do not promise a free repair. Have Toyota or a qualified technician identify the current VIN-correct service parts and inspect for lubrication damage if the engine ran low. Do not order the prior all-metal pipe and two gasket searches as though they were Toyota's campaign remedy.
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replace the confirmed affected rubber-section VVT-i oil-supply hose after campaign-history and VIN checks Fitment/availability: LSC 90K campaign kit for the specified 2GR-FE VVT-i oil-hose configuration; confirm 2006-2009 RAV4 VIN, prior…
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Owner discussions document oil consumption on individual RAV4 vehicles with the 2AR-FE engine. They do not establish a low-tension piston-ring design defect, one-quart-per-1,000-mile prevalence, mileage band, updated piston design, or mandatory internal repair. Toyota T-SB-0158-14 Rev2 covers specified 2AZ-FE vehicles and must not be transferred to this different engine.
Check the oil on level ground using the owner's-manual procedure, correct external leaks, document miles and measured oil added, and have Toyota perform a controlled consumption test if loss persists. Inspect PCV operation and engine condition using 2AR-FE service information before internal repair. Stop driving if the oil-pressure warning appears or the level cannot be kept safe.
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replace a PCV valve that fails inspection during a measured oil-consumption diagnosis; not an internal-engine repair Fitment/availability: Cataloged across 2008-2018 RAV4 applications including the 2AR-FE; production-specific 12204-36030…
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Toyota T-SB-0158-14 Rev2 and T-SB-0030-15 Rev1 apply to specified 2006-2008 RAV4 vehicles with the 2AZ-FE and listed VDS ranges. Toyota's inspection seals the engine after setting the oil level and rechecks it after 1,100-1,300 miles; consumption beyond the bulletin threshold supports the gated piston/ring repair. ZE7 once extended coverage to ten years from first use or 150,000 miles, whichever came first, so that coverage has expired. A model year alone does not establish engine, VDS, test result or prior repair history.
Check the dipstick regularly and correct external leakage before measuring consumption. Have Toyota or a qualified technician confirm the 2AZ-FE, VDS and bulletin applicability, then perform the sealed T-SB-0158-14 inspection. If the measured result fails Toyota's threshold, T-SB-0030-15 directs piston and ring replacement with cylinder-wall, piston-grade, connecting-rod and production-plant checks. Ask Toyota for the VIN's ZE7 and repair history, but do not assume current free coverage. Do not order a PCV valve, oil product, pistons or rings before the inspection and engine-specific repair gates are satisfied.
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Owners report the engine shaking and the RPM rising and falling, then the engine shutting off with an "Engine Stopped, Steering Power Low" message, mostly while idling or parked after driving in rain and in some reports while driving in heavy rain. Owners report the vehicle restarting normally after sitting for a while, from minutes to about two hours, and dealers finding nothing wrong. Applies to: Owner reports to NHTSA cover 2023 and 2024 RAV4 models, including a 2024 Adventure, and one 2025 RAV4. No Toyota recall or service bulletin for this condition was found. Mileage when it happened, as stated in the linked owner reports: 17,000 miles on a 2024, 20,000 miles on a 2024 and 44,780 miles on a 2024.
Have a Toyota dealer diagnose it, telling them it followed driving in rain and which warnings appeared, and ask whether any updates or field fixes apply to your VIN. One owner reports Toyota suggested replacing the air intake tube and bezel; that is a single owner's account, not a published fix. You can report a stall to NHTSA.
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RAV4 owner discussions document a brief rattle during cold startup on individual 2AZ-FE vehicles. A sound alone does not prove VVT-i camshaft-gear, chain, tensioner, oil-pressure, accessory or valvetrain failure, and the reports do not establish a mileage band or damage progression. Toyota T-SB-0041-13 Rev1 is a VIN-gated 2AR-FE Camry bulletin, not evidence for this 2AZ-FE RAV4 topic.
Record the first start after an overnight soak and note duration, oil level, oil grade, warning lights and any persistent noise. Check oil pressure and condition, stored codes, accessory drive and valve-timing data using the exact 2AZ-FE procedure before disassembly. Persistent or worsening rattle, an oil-pressure warning or abnormal running needs prompt diagnosis.
Toyota Customer Support Program 24TE04 covers certain 2019-2021 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles and certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles when a small engine-coolant leak from the flow shut-off valve is verified. Coolant may drip onto other components and can produce an Engine Maintenance Required message or abnormal air-conditioning operation. Toyota T-SB-0112-24 Rev1 separately applies when that message is accompanied by DTC P268111 and/or P268115. These sources do not support the old 2019-2023 scope, 2,000-report count, generic P0128/P2181 mapping, catastrophic-engine claim or fixed repair price.
Check coolant level only when the engine is cool, record the exact message and diagnostic codes, and have an authorized Toyota dealer verify VIN eligibility and the CSP or bulletin condition. The CSP primary coverage ended November 30, 2025; secondary coverage is 10 years from first use or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. If eligible and verified, Toyota states the covered water valve or water-bypass hose assembly repair is performed at no charge. T-SB-0112-24 Rev1 identifies updated hose assemblies 16260-F0300 for gasoline RAV4 and 16260-F0310 for RAV4 Hybrid/Prime, plus Toyota Super Long Life Coolant, but parts should not be ordered until the exact diagnostic and VIN gates are met. Otherwise continue cooling-system diagnosis; an initial diagnostic fee may apply when the condition is not covered.
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out-of-coverage replacement for a verified hybrid/Prime flow-shutoff-valve hose-assembly condition Fitment/availability: T-SB-0112-24 updated branch for covered RAV4 Hybrid and 2021 RAV4 Prime A25A-FXS applications; verify VIN, P268111/P…
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Toyota says moisture from blow-by gases can condense and collect in the engine oil during short trips in extreme cold. The oil can look milky or discolored, and if the moisture freezes, oil pressure may drop, showing an Oil Pressure Low warning or a check-engine light with codes P05202A and/or P052477. Applies to: 2019–2024 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid and 2021–2024 RAV4 Prime with the 2.5-liter A25A-FKS or A25A-FXS engine, per Toyota bulletin T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 (revised February 15, 2024 to add the 2024 model year).
Have a Toyota dealer check it. The bulletin applies only when the oil looks milky or discolored: the technician checks the oil and pressure-tests the cooling system first, because an internal coolant leak can look the same and takes the vehicle outside the bulletin. If the cooling system holds pressure and an Oil Pressure Low warning or code P05202A/P052477 is present, the technician clears codes, warms the engine (maintenance mode on hybrids) and, if the warning returns, replaces the oil and filter and re-checks; if it still returns, the bulletin no longer applies and normal diagnosis continues. If the oil is milky but there is no warning or code, or the warning does not return, the bulletin calls for an oil and filter change and wiping milky residue from the underside of the oil filler cap. Use the oil grade on the under-hood label. Normal warranty rules apply; this is not a recall or a promise of free repair (the bulletin's warranty table reads "Not Applicable to Warranty").
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Toyota T-SB-0056-09 applies to certain 2006-2008 RAV4 vehicles equipped with the 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 and produced before the bulletin's production-change VINs. The documented condition is a squeaking noise from the engine compartment while the engine is running, traced to the No. 2 idler pulley. The bulletin does not cover the 2.4L 2AZ-FE, 2009-2010 vehicles, a weak tensioner spring or a general high-mileage belt-drive failure bundle.
Confirm the engine, build/VIN applicability and that the running-engine squeak originates at the No. 2 idler pulley. For a matching vehicle, T-SB-0056-09 directs replacement of the applicable No. 2 idler pulley assembly with Toyota part 16604-0P011, reusing the original front cover plate, installing rear cover plate 16649-31020 and reinstalling the accessory drive belt. Use the repair manual for diagnosis, quantity and torque. Inspect the belt and tensioner independently and replace them only if their own condition requires it. The original 36-month/36,000-mile bulletin warranty is expired; confirm cost before work.
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replace the confirmed squeaking No. 2 idler pulley Fitment/availability: Cataloged for 2006-2012 RAV4 including 3.5L 2GR-FE applications; confirm pre-production-change VIN and T-SB-0056-09 diagnosis before ordering Fitment/availability: …
complete the documented No. 2 idler-pulley repair Fitment/availability: Rear cover plate specified with 16604-0P011 for the T-SB-0056-09 RAV4 V6 repair; the original undamaged front plate is reused Fitment/availability: Ships in 1-3 busi…
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Software in the 12.3-inch combination meter repeatedly writes unnecessary data to its memory device, which can wear out early. The 12.3-inch display can then stay blank from ignition on, so warnings such as the brake system or tire pressure indicators could be missed if the driver does not notice the redundant message on the center screen. Applies to: Certain 2023–2025 RAV4 (built June 20, 2022 to February 28, 2025) and 2023–2025 RAV4 Prime / RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid (built June 17, 2022 to September 16, 2024) with a 12.3-inch combination meter that uses the affected supplier software (recall 25V595, Toyota 25TB08/25TA08). In 2024 the 12.3-inch display was standard on Limited and optional on TRD Off-Road; RAV4s with the 7-inch display are not involved. Toyota's report lists the RAV4 and RAV4 Prime; only a Toyota dealer or Toyota's recall lookup can confirm whether a specific VIN, including a hybrid with the 12.3-inch display, is involved.
Check the VIN with a Toyota dealer or Toyota's recall lookup. For involved non-plug-in RAV4s the dealer updates the combination-meter programming free of charge, and Toyota says the update is also available over the air for certain non-PHEV vehicles that support it. For involved RAV4 Prime / Plug-in Hybrid models the dealer inspects the combination meter and, depending on the result, updates its programming or replaces it, free of charge. This is a software and dealer-inspection remedy; no DIY repair.
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Toyota Customer Support Program 22TE09 covers certain 2019-2022 RAV4 Hybrid AWD and 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime vehicles produced within the program's listed periods. Excessive corrosion at the connector between the HV floor-under wire harness and rear traction-motor cable may cause AM-radio static during specified drive selections, P0AA649 and/or P1C8049 with warning messages, or a vehicle that will not start. Toyota does not describe a blanket complete shutdown while driving, loss of AWD, P0AA6/P0A7F/P0AC4 condition or universal cable part number.
Check the complete VIN with an authorized Toyota dealer and have the connector inspected under CSP 22TE09. If Toyota's condition and inspection criteria are met, the dealer repairs or replaces the affected floor-under harness and replaces the rear traction-motor cable only when the inspection standard requires it. Program coverage is eight years from first use or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, and applies only to dealer work under the program terms. Warning messages or a no-start require prompt diagnosis; do not touch or clean a high-voltage connector. Do not order from the removed search links because the floor harness is model-year- and plant-specific.
Separate from the instrument-cluster software recall, 2025 RAV4 owners report failures of the center multimedia head unit itself. Two distinct behaviors appear in NHTSA complaints. First, the infotainment display intermittently goes fully black while driving, taking navigation, backup camera feed and climate controls with it, and requires a forced reboot (typically a long press on the power/volume knob) to restore. Second, the screen spontaneously switches away from the active map or CarPlay view to a full-screen Toyota Drive Connect subscription solicitation while the vehicle is in motion, which owners report as a driver-distraction hazard. A related cluster describes the navigation system placing the vehicle at an incorrect location and the map "floating" during guidance, including when running Apple CarPlay. Confirmed NHTSA records include ODI 11697446 (03/2025, CarPlay showing incorrect vehicle location), 11749804 (02/2025, navigation misplacing the vehicle), 11752060 (12/2025, screen switches to Drive Connect), 11726075 (03/2026, "display screen frequently goes black"), 11738833 (02/2026, screen blank, lost directions) and 11755990 (08/2026, Drive Connect screen causing driver distraction). No recall covers this behavior as of August 2026.
First rule out a stale head unit software build: check for an available over-the-air multimedia update under Settings > General > Software Update, and have the dealer verify the head unit is at the latest calibration - Toyota has shipped several multimedia system updates for this generation and a dealer-applied update is free under the 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty. A hard reboot (press and hold the power/volume knob roughly 10 seconds until the screen restarts) recovers a black screen in the moment but is not a fix. The Drive Connect solicitation screens can generally be suppressed by declining the trial and disabling connected-services notifications in the Toyota app and in Settings, though owners report they can return after an update. Because a blank head unit also blanks the backup camera, a vehicle that does this repeatedly is non-compliant with the rear-visibility requirement in practice - document it in writing at each dealer visit so the paperwork trail supports a warranty head unit replacement if the fault persists.
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Toyota T-SB-0095-20 Rev2 applies to some 2020-2021 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles that may exhibit a depleted 12V battery while the ignition is off, sometimes with DTC B15A804, an abnormal SOS indicator or connected-services problems. Toyota's remedy is a DCM reset and firmware update after the bulletin's diagnostic gates. The bulletin excludes RAV4 Prime and does not support the prior 2019-2022 scope, the claim that a hybrid's 12V battery charges only while moving, or a universal battery-replacement diagnosis.
Inspect the battery, terminals and connections and test the 12V battery with the appropriate diagnostic equipment. Toyota Tech Tip T-TT-0625-20 directs technicians to T-SB-0095-20 when the battery tests good and discharge remains; the bulletin then checks DCM firmware and SOS status before reset and update. If the firmware is current or the gate is not met, continue parasitic-draw and charging-system diagnosis. The original 36-month/36,000-mile basic-warranty window is generally expired, so confirm coverage. Do not buy a battery, maintainer, relay or meter from the old card as the DCM remedy.
Toyota T-SB-0156-10 Rev2 applies to some 2001-2003 RAV4 vehicles with the U241E 2WD or U140F 4WD four-speed automatic transaxle that exhibit harsh shifting and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp with DTC P0750, P0753, P0755, P0758 and/or P1760. Toyota states that ECM manufacturing was improved to reduce this condition. The bulletin does not describe intermittent no-start, engine stalling, poor throttle response or a general starting-system failure.
Confirm the automatic-transaxle configuration, current harsh-shift/MIL condition and supported DTCs. If the bulletin gates are met, T-SB-0156-10 Rev2 directs ECM replacement, ECM learning through at least 20 minutes of normal city driving and a transaxle function test. If harsh shifting and/or the specified P0750, P0755 or P1760 condition remains after the ECM procedure, the bulletin then permits transaxle replacement and memory reset. Do not condemn the transmission before completing the ECM-first procedure. The original 96-month/80,000-mile emissions coverage and the later 10-year/150,000-mile support program are expired; obtain a diagnosis and written estimate before repair.
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An owner report documents a 2019 RAV4 power-liftgate malfunction. One report does not establish a five-year defect, relay, sensor, module or strut cause, software remedy or report count. Toyota's guidance distinguishes system enablement, opening-height selection, obstruction and jam protection, kick-sensor conditions and environmental limits.
Confirm the vehicle is equipped with the power back door, verify the feature and opening-height settings, remove ice or external load, and note which switch input fails and whether warnings or unusual sounds occur. Do not force the door or replace parts by symptom. Have Toyota test 12-volt voltage, switches, sensors, spindles, wiring and stored body data using the exact VIN configuration.
Toyota T-SB-0024-20 applies to specified Denso-Ten Entune Audio, Audio Plus and Premium Audio faceplate/software combinations in 2016-2018 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The covered symptom list includes certain intermittent reboots or freezes, Bluetooth/audio behavior, navigation or display anomalies and, for applicable versions, DTC U1110 or B15E6. This is not evidence of one universal 2016-2021 RAV4 head-unit defect or an automatic need for hardware replacement.
Record the exact symptom, phone/device context, head-unit faceplate ID and current software version. A Toyota dealer or qualified technician should compare them with T-SB-0024-20 and install the specified software only when the bulletin's gates are met. If the software is already current, the faceplate is not listed or the symptom persists, continue the applicable audio/visual repair-manual diagnosis before considering hardware. The original 36-month/36,000-mile basic-warranty window is expired; confirm any update charge in advance. Do not buy a generic powertrain OBD scanner as the remedy for this multimedia condition.
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Toyota T-SB-0077-19 Rev1 applies only to specified Japan-built 2019 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles with a JTM WMI, listed DWRFV/EWRFV/LWRFV/RWRFV VDS and a VIN before the bulletin's production changes. The documented condition is a flutter or rattle during vehicle operation from the HV battery cooling-fan area. Toyota developed a revised intake duct for this noise. The bulletin does not establish a 2019-2023 Hybrid/Prime fan-motor failure, dirty-fan epidemic, reduced-power condition or traction-battery defect.
Verify the complete VIN against T-SB-0077-19 Rev1 and reproduce the flutter/rattle. A qualified hybrid technician should use Techstream to active-test the HV battery cooling fan and confirm it is the noise source. If the VIN and test gates match, Toyota directs replacement of the HV battery intake duct with revised part G92D1-42020, followed by confirmation that the noise is gone. If the fan is not the source, the bulletin does not apply and normal diagnosis continues. The original 36-month/36,000-mile warranty is expired; obtain a written estimate. Do not buy a 12-volt AGM battery or maintainer for this condition.
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Owners report one or more doors no longer locking or unlocking with the power locks, so the door must be locked by hand, and one owner reports the actuators on all four doors being replaced over a year. Applies to: owner reports cover 2020 and 2021 RAV4 models. No Toyota recall or service bulletin was found.
Check that the affected door still latches and stays closed, then have a Toyota dealer diagnose which part has failed before parts are replaced. Summarized from the owner reports linked here; not a manufacturer finding. Your vehicle's equipment and history may differ; a technician must confirm the cause.
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Certain 2019-2020 gasoline RAV4 vehicles are included in NHTSA Recall 20V682 / Toyota campaign 20TA02 for a low-pressure fuel pump that may stop operating. The vehicle may display warning lights or messages, run roughly, fail to restart or stall while driving; a stall at higher speed can increase crash risk. Campaign eligibility is VIN-specific. The RAV4-inclusive recall is 20V682, not the initial 20V012 population cited by the old card, and the official RAV4 remedy materials do not support the prior Hybrid/A25A-FXS or diagnostic-code scope.
Check the VIN at Toyota's recall lookup or NHTSA.gov/recalls and contact an authorized Toyota dealer. If the recall is open, the dealer replaces the affected low-pressure fuel pump with an improved pump at no charge. If the vehicle runs roughly, will not restart or stalls, move out of traffic when safe and arrange dealer or roadside assistance rather than relying on a generic parts diagnosis. Do not clear an open recall by buying a retail pump; dealer documentation closes the campaign for the VIN.
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Certain 2019-2021 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles included in Customer Support Programs 20TE04, 20TE05 or 20TE06 may show less than full after the nozzle automatically clicks off, accept less fuel than expected, and/or display a lower-than-expected distance to empty. Toyota attributes the covered condition primarily to fuel-tank shape variation and possible fuel-sender inclination. RAV4 Prime is not included. Normal reserve fuel, nozzle behavior, temperature and driving history also affect dispensed gallons and distance-to-empty, so a fixed 9-10-gallon statement is not a diagnosis.
First have a Toyota dealer confirm VIN/program and current coverage eligibility. The CSP is limited to eight years from date of first use or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. If eligible and symptomatic, fill the tank until nozzle auto-stop immediately before the appointment. T-SB-0109-20 Rev1 requires Techstream fuel-input checks, controlled refueling and, when needed, a drain/meter-reset test. The production VIN then determines whether the fuel tank and sender, sender only, or tank only is replaced; if the gates are not met, the bulletin does not apply. Do not buy the removed aftermarket tank.
Certain 2019-2022 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles, plus production/VIN-eligible 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime vehicles, may develop a persistent fuel odor from minor-corrosion-related seepage of non-pressurized fuel at the engine-mounted high-pressure fuel pump. Toyota notes that this is often noticed at startup with the HVAC drawing fresh air, but fuel odor has other possible sources and must be traced to the pump. CSP 23TE01 is separate from 20TA02, which concerns the in-tank low-pressure pump.
If fuel odor is present, avoid ignition sources and arrange prompt diagnosis at an authorized Toyota dealer. Ask the dealer to verify VIN, production/engine applicability and the CSP's ten-year-from-date-of-first-use coverage, which has no mileage limit. T-SB-0008-23 requires confirmation that the odor is present in the engine bay and originates at the high-pressure pump; if verified under 23TE01, Toyota replaces the pump free of charge. A nonmatching odor continues through normal diagnosis, and the owner may owe initial diagnostic fees. Do not order a pump by the removed generic number or search links; Toyota controls the covered part by VIN/EPC.
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Toyota T-SB-0046-10 applies to specified 2006-2010 RAV4 production and addresses liquid fuel entering the EVAP system. The documented gates are an illuminated MIL with DTC P043E, P043F, P2401, P2402 and/or P2419, or an intermittent warm rough idle reproduced while commanding the purge VSV, followed by physical confirmation of fuel in the applicable EVAP vent hoses. It is not a general 2001-2012 charcoal-canister failure card and does not support the old P0440/P0441/P0442/P0446/P0455 mapping.
Follow T-SB-0046-10's sequence: check for the supported DTCs; if none are stored, active-test the purge VSV at warm idle; then disconnect and inspect the specified tank-to-canister and canister-to-key-off-pump hoses for liquid fuel. If the gates are not met, the bulletin does not apply and normal EVAP diagnosis continues. If fuel is confirmed, the required tank, canister and possibly canister-filter/protector scope depends on which hose contains fuel. Do not replace a gas cap, vent valve or full canister from a generic code list. The former federal and California emissions-warranty windows are expired; obtain a diagnosis and estimate first.
NHTSA 20V-286/Toyota 20TA08 covers certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles assembled with front lower suspension arms potentially made from one improperly produced steel slab. The RAV4 production window is September 25 through October 29, 2019; the RAV4 Hybrid window ends October 25. A manufacturing crack can propagate after repeated rapid acceleration and deceleration and eventually allow an arm to separate from the front wheel assembly, causing loss of control. Only VIN-confirmed vehicles are involved, and Toyota identified no dependable advance warning.
Check the VIN through Toyota's recall lookup or an authorized Toyota dealer. If 20TA08 is open, arrange the free recall remedy promptly; Toyota's technical instructions replace both left and right front lower suspension arms and verify front-wheel alignment. Do not substitute struts, shocks, alignment cams or a visual-only inspection for the recall remedy. If steering behavior changes or the front suspension is damaged, stop driving and have the vehicle transported for inspection rather than waiting for noise or tire wear.
Toyota T-TT-0255-13 and T-SB-0318-08 Rev2 document a clunk, pop or knock when turning the steering wheel left or right on some 2006-2008 RAV4s. Toyota requires confirmation that the vehicle falls within the bulletin's VIN range and inspection of the installed steering gear's date code to select the correct service path and parts. The bulletin evidence does not extend the condition through 2012 or show that every noise over bumps is an intermediate-shaft failure.
Have a qualified steering technician reproduce the noise during left and right steering inputs and localize it at the column, intermediate shaft or steering gear while also checking suspension, fasteners and body contact points. If the symptom, VIN and component date gates match, use Toyota's current T-SB-0318-08 Rev2 procedure and T-TT-0255-13 part-selection guidance; do not rely on superseded printed versions. The original basic-warranty period is expired, so obtain the diagnosis and written repair scope before approving parts. Do not replace the removed sway-bar-link kit or use penetrating oil as a presumed steering-noise remedy.
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Revised Toyota bulletin SU009-07 applies to specified 2006-2007 RAV4 vehicles produced before its plant-, engine- and VIN-specific production changes. The documented condition is a thump or knocking noise from the front of the vehicle while traveling over bumps. The bulletin covers both 2AZ-FE four-cylinder and 2GR-FE V6 configurations, but spring selection varies by engine, drivetrain, grade and wheel. It does not establish upper strut mounts, bearings, sway links or ball joints as the usual cause of every front clunk or turning squeak.
Confirm the noise on a road test, verify the model year, engine, drivetrain, grade, wheel and production VIN against SU009-07, and isolate the source before disassembly. For a matching bulletin condition, Toyota directs removal of both front struts, replacement of the applicable front coil springs and both spring bumpers, installation of the specified plastic sheets, reassembly, camber/toe correction and a confirmation road test. Diagnose mounts, bearings, links, joints and bushings separately if the noise or VIN does not match. The original 36-month/36,000-mile bulletin warranty is expired; obtain a written estimate.
On a small number of vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting bracket bolts and one of the four front hub bearing bolts may not have been tightened properly at the factory and can loosen. A loose caliper can rattle against the wheel and eventually overstress the brake hose and leak fluid, increasing stopping distance; a loose hub bearing bolt can cause vibration and noise, and the wheel could eventually separate. Applies to: Only certain 2024 RAV4 vehicles built on September 6, 2024 with a specific backup bolt-tightening process (recall 24V911, Toyota 24TA14). Toyota's dealer notice puts the RAV4 population at about 50; NHTSA's total of 70 includes 2025 Lexus NX. Most 2024 RAV4s are not involved; only a Toyota dealer can confirm a specific VIN.
Have a Toyota dealer check the VIN. For involved vehicles the dealer makes sure the front brake caliper mounting bracket bolts and hub bearing bolts are tightened to specification and replaces any damaged components in the wheel area, free of charge; Toyota's owner letter estimates about 1 hour. Toyota's letter notes an abnormal rattling noise or vibration from the front axle area could occur if these bolts are loose. Brake and wheel fasteners are a safety item: no DIY repair.
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Owner complaint listings document brake concerns on some 2017 RAV4s. They do not establish a rotor or pad defect, premature-wear rate, cause or universal repair. Pulsation and vibration can result from rotor thickness variation, lateral or hub runout, corrosion or material transfer, caliper and pad condition, wheel or tire variation, or suspension looseness.
Confirm the exact symptom and whether it occurs during braking. Inspect pad thickness, caliper movement, hardware, tires, wheels, suspension and hubs, then measure rotor thickness variation and lateral runout using Toyota specifications. Correct the measured cause and verify wheel-fastener torque. Do not select pads or rotors from this page without exact fitment and measurements.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 20V-373 (Toyota 20TA11; interim 20TB11) covers 46 certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. A screw attaching the electric-power-steering gear cover may be missing or improperly tightened, allowing water to enter and eventually damage the steering gear. Power-assist loss increases steering effort, especially at low speed, and increases crash risk. Model year alone does not establish eligibility; Toyota lists 41 RAV4 and five RAV4 Hybrid vehicles produced within limited periods.
Check the complete VIN through Toyota's recall lookup or an authorized Toyota dealer. For an open 20TA11 campaign, the dealer replaces the complete steering gear assembly free of charge. This is not a seal-the-cover or retail-rack repair, and the removed 44250-series searches cannot determine the campaign part by model label alone. If steering suddenly becomes heavy or the EPS warning light illuminates, reduce speed, stop in a safe place and arrange dealer diagnosis or towing rather than continuing to rely on assist.
Toyota T-SB-0068-10 documents a specific condition on certain 2006-2010 RAV4s produced before listed VIN changes: the driver or front-passenger sunvisor mounting area on the vehicle body can become damaged, allowing the visor base to loosen at the headliner. Toyota's repair reinforces the roof-panel opening with newly designed supports and brackets. This is different from a visor blade that stays attached at the base but droops around its internal pivot, and the bulletin does not establish the prior 2011-2014 scope.
First determine whether the entire visor base moves or pulls away from the headliner, or whether only the visor blade loses angle at its internal pivot. If the base is loose and the VIN falls within T-SB-0068-10, have a qualified trim/body technician inspect the roof-panel mounting area and perform the bracket/support procedure. If the base is secure but the blade droops, identify the exact visor assembly by VIN, side, color, illumination and vanity-mirror equipment before approving replacement. The original 36-month/36,000-mile bulletin warranty is expired; obtain a written diagnosis and quote.
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RAV4 owner discussions document lower-back, hip or leg discomfort on longer drives. Comfort is subjective and varies with body dimensions, seating posture, trip duration, trim, manual versus power seat, cushion-angle and lumbar equipment. The reports do not establish a model-wide seat defect, onset time, height-defined population or trade-in frequency.
Use the exact owner's-guide adjustments for seat distance, back angle, driver height, cushion-front angle and lumbar support where equipped, while preserving safe pedal reach and airbag posture. Take breaks on long trips and seek medical guidance for persistent pain. Do not install seat-jacker hardware, cushions or wiring-affecting modifications from this page; changes can affect restraint geometry and occupancy sensors.
An owner discussion documents wind and tire or road noise in an individual RAV4. It does not establish a twelve-year cabin-insulation defect, measured threshold, common cause or affected population. Tire model, size, pressure and wear, alignment, wheel bearings, road surface, body seals, roof equipment and loose trim can materially change cabin noise.
Reproduce the noise on a consistent road and speed, verify tire size and cold pressure, inspect wear, balance, alignment and wheel bearings, and check body seals, roof accessories, underbody panels and loose cargo. Compare with a like-configured vehicle when possible. Do not buy tires or install sound-deadening until the source is isolated and fitment is confirmed.
Toyota T-SB-0014-23 applies to some 2019-2021 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles and 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles that rattle from the sliding-roof assembly specifically when the roof is tilted open while driving over a bumpy road. The bulletin does not establish a 2013-2024 defect, wind buffeting at a particular speed, a closed-roof rattle, a cross-threaded frame bolt or a failed wind deflector. A different noise or operating position requires normal diagnosis.
First reproduce the exact tilted-open/bumpy-road condition; Toyota states that the bulletin does not apply if that symptom is absent. The bulletin repair removes the sliding-roof glass, replaces the sliding-roof-drive service kit's adjustment nuts, cleans and applies new grease to the adjustment-nut brackets, then reinstalls the glass. Because glass removal and alignment are involved, use a Toyota dealer or qualified body/trim technician. The bulletin is not a recall; any warranty coverage depends on the vehicle's in-service date and applicable terms. Do not add felt tape, replace a wind deflector or drop the headliner based on the removed claims.
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Toyota Customer Support Program 22TE05 covers certain 2019-2021 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles and certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles when deterioration of the sealing portion of roof-rail mounting clips causes water entry. Toyota's bulletin requires confirming that the leak originates at one or more roof-rail garnish clips, not a panoramic roof or another source. The inspection extends beyond a damp headliner to the appropriate floor areas, water-damaged parts and possible organic growth. Model year alone does not establish VIN eligibility or that the clips are the leak source.
Schedule an authorized Toyota dealer inspection and reference CSP 22TE05. Coverage is offered for ten years from the vehicle's date of first use regardless of mileage, subject to program terms and a verified covered leak. The dealer confirms the source, selects revised clips, pads, retainers and seals for the installed roof-rail configuration, performs a shower test, and cleans, repairs or replaces covered water-damaged components through the program process. Remove roof-mounted accessories before the appointment as Toyota requests. Do not buy the removed campaign-part searches or simply dry the headliner before the leak source and coverage are established.
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Owners report the glass moonroof or panoramic roof suddenly shattering with a loud bang while driving, from low speed to highway speed, with no object striking it, in some reports showering the driver with glass. Owners report dealers declining warranty coverage after finding no defect or foreign object. Applies to: Owner reports to NHTSA cover fifth-generation RAV4 models with a glass moonroof or panoramic roof from 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024, including a 2024 RAV4 Hybrid and a 2024 XSE. Not every RAV4 with a glass roof is affected. No Toyota recall or service bulletin was found. Mileage when it happened, as stated in the linked owner reports: 10,000 miles on a 2024.
Pull over safely and have a Toyota dealer inspect the roof. Ask the dealer to document the finding, and check whether your auto insurance covers glass if Toyota declines. You can report the failure to NHTSA.
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Toyota bulletin NV005-04 Revised documents a back-door rattle on certain 2001-2002 RAV4s produced before listed production-change VINs. Toyota's procedure addresses the spare-tire mounting reinforcement inside the side-hinged back door by re-welding four spot-weld locations. The evidence does not support the old extension through 2005 or the claims of common hinge sag, latch misalignment, carrier-area cracking, water leakage or a general structural failure caused by spare-tire weight.
First remove loose cargo and inspect the spare-tire cover, wheel, bracket, latch and hinges so a different source is not mistaken for the bulletin condition. If a body technician confirms the rattle at the spare-tire reinforcement and the VIN/build scope matches NV005-04, Toyota's repair removes the spare assembly and interior hardware, protects the glass, drills the four specified spot-weld locations, plug-welds and refinishes them, then reinstalls and torque-checks the components. This is welding work with fire, glass and electrical precautions, not a primer-only or weatherstrip-product repair. The original 36-month/36,000-mile warranty is expired.
Toyota T-SB-0080-13 Rev1 documents a growl-type noise from the rear differential coupling on some 2006-2012 RAV4 4WD vehicles. Toyota attributes the condition to contamination of the front bearing inside the coupling, not to a model-wide rear wheel-hub defect. The bulletin applies only before listed production-change VINs, and the sound must be confirmed as loudest at the rear differential coupling. Toyota's separate Warranty Enhancement ZF4 covered approximately 670,000 VIN-gated vehicles produced from late July 2005 to late September 2012.
First distinguish tire pattern noise, wheel-hub noise and the rear differential coupling with a controlled road test and ChassisEAR or an equivalent tool. T-SB-0080-13 applies only when a growl is confirmed as loudest at the coupling. The repair then removes and inspects the coupling; depending on corrosion or damage criteria, the technician rebuilds it with a new cover/bearing, dust seal and deflector or replaces the coupling assembly, then refills the specified gear oil and confirms the repair. ZF4's coverage ended after nine years from first use and is expired for this model-year range, so obtain a diagnosis and written estimate before authorizing work. Do not order a rear wheel hub from the old card's forum claim alone.
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Toyota T-SB-0065-19 Rev2 applies only to some 2019 RAV4 Adventure and Limited grade vehicles with the torque-vectoring AWD system. The documented condition is a front-transfer-case buzz or groan at 20-30 mph while accelerating from a stop and/or at 20-13 mph while decelerating after 15-20 minutes of driving, during AWD disconnect or connect timing in Normal mode. It is not Toyota documentation of tight-turn binding across all 2019-2023 AWD RAV4s.
Have a Toyota dealer or qualified technician reproduce the exact speed, temperature and drive-mode conditions and confirm the sound at the front transfer case while monitoring AWD coupling status. If the bulletin gates are met, T-SB-0065-19 directs replacement of the front transfer-case electro-magnetic clutch assembly and associated one-time-use items. If the condition does not match, the bulletin says to continue normal diagnosis. The original 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain-warranty window is generally expired; confirm current coverage before authorizing work. Do not buy the prior gear oil or generic gasket kit as a remedy.
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Toyota T-SB-0022-22 Rev1 applies only to some 2019-2020 RAV4 Adventure and Limited grade vehicles equipped with the Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD Disconnect system. After at least 15 minutes of driving, an abnormal buzz, groan, clunk, grind, bang or thump may occur during acceleration or deceleration as the system connects or disconnects in Normal mode. The noise may originate in the front transfer assembly or the rear differential carrier; production VIN and rear-carrier serial gates apply, so year, trim and sound alone do not establish the failed component.
Have a Toyota dealer or qualified drivetrain technician reproduce the exact connect/disconnect event, localize the sound with ChassisEAR or an equivalent tool, and monitor the 4WD ECU data specified by T-SB-0022-22. If the bulletin's rear differential failure-mode data are confirmed, Toyota directs rear differential carrier replacement and 4WD ECU reprogramming; a confirmed front-transfer failure follows a different path. If the gates are not met, continue normal diagnosis. Switching Normal/Sport mode is described as a test aid, not a repair. The original Toyota powertrain coverage was 60 months/60,000 miles from first use and will generally be expired; confirm any current coverage before authorizing work. Do not buy the removed generic gear oil or gasket search results as a remedy.
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replace a rear differential carrier proven to match the bulletin failure branch Fitment/availability: Supersedes 41110-42050/42051/42052 for the T-SB-0022-22 rear-carrier branch; confirm 2019-2020 Adventure/Limited torque-vectoring AWD V…
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A law-firm investigation page and owner discussion document allegations of RAV4 windshield cracking. They are not a court finding, Toyota campaign, NHTSA investigation or defect determination and do not prove no-impact causation, thin glass, frequency or blanket warranty treatment. The crack origin, edge, glass, aperture, molding, prior work and external damage require inspection.
Avoid driving when a crack obstructs vision or compromises safe operation. Photograph the crack before repair and have the origin and surrounding glass inspected for impact and edge evidence. Replace glass by exact VIN and equipment. Toyota states that the forward camera must be recalibrated after windshield replacement; confirm driver-assistance operation before returning the vehicle to service.
Toyota Customer Support Program ZKG covered certain 2008-2017 RAV4 vehicles with original factory Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) paint when adhesion degradation caused peeling on qualifying exterior metal body panels. Toyota described sunlight degrading adhesion between the primer and the underlying E-coat or metal. This is not a generic clear-coat or every-panel warranty, and collision damage, dents, deep scratches and rock chips are excluded from program repair.
Check the VIN, original paint code and date of first use with an authorized Toyota dealer. Toyota's primary coverage ended December 11, 2022; secondary coverage was 10 years from first use regardless of mileage, so most vehicles are now outside the program and any remaining 2017 eligibility is date-specific. The dealer must confirm program eligibility and inspect the panel under Toyota's procedure before coordinating a qualifying repaint. Damage excluded by the program may require customer-paid repair first. Do not use a touch-up pen or generic repaint search result as the remedy for widespread adhesion loss.
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Toyota T-SB-0023-15 Rev2 applies to certain 2013-2015 RAV4s with the 2AR-FE engine produced before plant-, drivetrain- and VIN-specific changes. The documented condition is a brief intermittent shudder under light load at approximately 25-50 mph, most noticeable before an upshift. Toyota attributes the repair path to modified torque-converter clutch hardware and ECM logic. The bulletin does not list the prior P0741/P2769/P2770 codes as eligibility criteria; similar vibration can instead come from tires, axles, mounts, engine misfire or another transmission fault.
Have a qualified Toyota transmission technician reproduce the exact light-load 25-50 mph condition, confirm the VIN is before the applicable production change and rule out other vibration sources. When T-SB-0023-15 Rev2 applies, Toyota's procedure removes and replaces the torque converter clutch, services the specified pan components and Toyota WS fluid, and then updates the ECM calibration. Do not approve a converter, fluid exchange or reflash from symptoms alone. The original powertrain warranty and ZH1 extension are expired, so request the diagnosis, calibration status and complete written scope before authorizing repair.
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replace the failed flex-lock-up torque converter after the bulletin diagnosis is confirmed Fitment/availability: Exact torque-converter kit named by T-SB-0023-15 Rev2 for an eligible 2013-2015 RAV4 2AR-FE after VIN, production and sympto…
refill the transmission with the bulletin-specified fluid after converter replacement Fitment/availability: Exact Toyota WS fluid specification used by T-SB-0023-15 Rev2; bulletin quantity is 5.4 quarts, so six one-quart bottles are need…
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Toyota T-SB-0107-19 Rev1 documents a narrow hesitation condition on some 2019 RAV4s: vehicle speed is 6 mph or below, the event occurs immediately after a 3-to-1 downshift, and accelerator input is below 40 percent. Toyota modified ECM logic to reduce that behavior. This is not evidence of a 2019-2023 CVT magnetic-clutch defect, and the bulletin does not use the prior P0700/P0730/P0740/P0868/P17F0/P17F1 list as eligibility criteria. Hesitation outside all three conditions requires normal engine, fuel, brake and transmission diagnosis.
Ask a qualified Toyota technician to reproduce the symptom and confirm that all three bulletin conditions are present, then check the current ECM calibration. If T-SB-0107-19 Rev1 applies and the calibration is old, the procedure flash-reprograms the existing ECM and completes Toyota's specified 3-to-1 and 3-to-2-to-1 adaptation drive patterns; the ECM should not be replaced for this bulletin. Check the vehicle's in-service date and mileage because the stated federal emissions coverage is 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Do not use CVT fluid or a CVT filter for this stepped-automatic calibration concern.
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Toyota T-SB-0103-20 Rev1 provides inspection guidance for non-electric water pumps on a wider RAV4 population that includes these years. It is a diagnostic bulletin, not evidence of a common failure interval. Toyota distinguishes dry coolant residue from an active wet leak: a small amount can be discharged to cool and lubricate the mechanical seal and then evaporate, leaving residue that does not by itself justify replacement.
With the engine cool, verify coolant level and inspect the entire cooling system so another source is not attributed to the pump. Follow T-SB-0103-20 Rev1 and document the condition: dry residue alone is a temporary-leak condition and does not call for pump replacement; fresh wet residue or drips indicate an active leak. A qualified technician should also evaluate abnormal pump noise, pulley/bearing play and rotation under the applicable repair manual. Replace only the confirmed failed component, refill with the specified coolant and verify the repair; do not schedule pump or thermostat replacement from mileage alone.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 RAV4 and 2025 Lexus NX vehicles. Some of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result in a damaged caliper brake hose or possible wheel detachment.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
TIRES:VALVE
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota RAV4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged. In addition, the load carrying capacity label may state the incorrect weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2001-2025 Toyota RAV4 has 59 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Certain 2020-2021 RAV4/RAV4 Hybrid OCS Sensor Short Circuit - Recall 23V-865, Certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Headlamp Aiming Caps Improperly Closed - Recall 20V-698, Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689. Of these, 23 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2001-2025 Toyota RAV4 has 59 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 23 issues are rated critical: Certain 2020-2021 RAV4/RAV4 Hybrid OCS Sensor Short Circuit - Recall 23V-865 and Certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Headlamp Aiming Caps Improperly Closed - Recall 20V-698 and Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689 and Certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Hybrid System May Shut Down - Recall 23V-041 and Certain 2013-2018 RAV4 12V Battery Hold-Down Fire Risk - Recall 23V-734 and 2006-2010 RAV4 Accelerator-Pedal Safety Recalls - 11V-113 and 10V-017 and 2019-2020 RAV4 Front Lower Suspension Arm Separation - Recall 20V-286 and 2006-2009 2GR-FE VVT-i Oil-Hose Limited Service Campaign History and Certain 2019-2020 RAV4/2020 RAV4 Hybrid Steering-Gear Water Ingress - Recall 20V-373 and 2AR-FE Engine Oil Level Drops Between Services — Owner Reports and Improperly Welded Front Seat Rail Brackets - Recall 26V256000 (Toyota 26TA09/26TB09) and Recall 06V096000: Air Bag May Under-Inflate Due to Faulty Inflator Assembly (2005 RAV4) and Certain 2019-2020 RAV4 Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure / Stall - Recall 20V682 and 2006-2008 2AZ-FE Oil-Consumption Inspection and Repair Program and Certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime DC-DC Converter May Short - Recall 23V-478 and Reported 2021 RAV4 Panoramic-Roof Shattering - Pending Allegations, No Defect Finding and 2019 RAV4 Unexpected Pre-Collision-System Braking — Owner Complaints and Certain 2019 RAV4 Hybrid Brake Booster Pump May Stop - Recall 19V-544 and Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Rear Lower Suspension Arms Can Separate - Recall 16V-596 and 12.3-inch instrument display may stay blank at start-up — recall 25V595 and Front brake caliper and hub bearing bolts may be loose — recall 24V911 and Engine runs rough and shuts off after driving in rain (owner reports) and Certain 2006-2008 RAV4 Spiral Cables Can Disable the Driver Airbag - Recall 14V-168. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Toyota RAV4 issues range from $0 to $1,400, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Reliability varies across model years of the Toyota RAV4. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2001-2025 Toyota RAV4 with 59 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-865 (Toyota 23TA15) covers certain 2020-2021 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with front-passenger Occupant Classification System sensors made during a specific supplier period. During production, an OCS-sensor printed circuit board may have d… Severity: high.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Noncompliance Recall 20V-698 (Toyota 20TA15) covers 413 certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles. Headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing the beam to be adjusted horizontally and causing noncompliance with FMVSS 108. If the horizontal aim is al… Severity: high.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 15V-689 (Toyota C0M) covers certain 2006-2011 RAV4 vehicles. During manufacture of the driver's-door Power Window Master Switch, lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts. If the contacts are not protected, debris… Severity: high.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-041 (Toyota 23TA01) covers 16,679 certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles. Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU logic may not limit high-voltage-battery output as required. If the accelerator is rapidly pressed after continuous EV-mode driving in cold temperature wh… Severity: high.
NHTSA Recall 23V-734 / Toyota 23TA13 covers approximately 1.854 million certain 2013-2018 RAV4s produced from late November 2012 to mid-November 2018. Some SAE Group 35 replacement batteries of the size Toyota specifies have smaller top dimensions than others. If one of these sma… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Two distinct accelerator-pedal safety recalls can apply within this model-year range. NHTSA 11V-113/Toyota 90L covers 2006 through certain 2010 RAV4s because an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat can trap the accelerator pedal in a wide-open position. NHTSA 10V-017/Toyo… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
NHTSA 20V-286/Toyota 20TA08 covers certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles assembled with front lower suspension arms potentially made from one improperly produced steel slab. The RAV4 production window is September 25 through October 29, 2019; the RAV4 Hybrid window ends… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Toyota LSC 90K covered certain 2006-2009 RAV4 vehicles with the 2GR-FE because the rubber portion of the VVT-i oil-supply hose could degrade and leak. Toyota identified oil leakage, abnormal engine noise and the oil-pressure warning as possible signs. The campaign repair used No. Severity: high.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 20V-373 (Toyota 20TA11; interim 20TB11) covers 46 certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. A screw attaching the electric-power-steering gear cover may be missing or improperly tightened, allowing water to enter and eventually damage the st… Severity: high.
Owner discussions document oil consumption on individual RAV4 vehicles with the 2AR-FE engine. They do not establish a low-tension piston-ring design defect, one-quart-per-1,000-mile prevalence, mileage band, updated piston design, or mandatory internal repair. Toyota T-SB-0158-1… Severity: high.
Toyota recalled 2025 RAV4 vehicles whose front seat rail brackets may have missing or cold welds. NHTSA campaign 26V256000 covers only 4 vehicles. The defect was found in late November 2025 when a tier 1 supplier's routine inspection identified missing welds on driver-side seat b… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Certain 2005 RAV4s are named in NHTSA recall 06V096000. Toyota determined that improper assembly of an air bag inflator — the inflator design shared by the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag and the knee air bag assembly — left some units with an insufficient amount of the… Severity: high.
Certain 2019-2020 gasoline RAV4 vehicles are included in NHTSA Recall 20V682 / Toyota campaign 20TA02 for a low-pressure fuel pump that may stop operating. The vehicle may display warning lights or messages, run roughly, fail to restart or stall while driving; a stall at higher s… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Toyota T-SB-0158-14 Rev2 and T-SB-0030-15 Rev1 apply to specified 2006-2008 RAV4 vehicles with the 2AZ-FE and listed VDS ranges. Toyota's inspection seals the engine after setting the oil level and rechecks it after 1,100-1,300 miles; consumption beyond the bulletin threshold sup… Severity: high.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-478 (Toyota 23TA07) covers certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime vehicles. A current-rectifying module inside some DC-DC converters may have been damaged during supplier production. If the module fails, it can short rather than open, allowing current from th… Severity: high.
Two named plaintiffs in Gamez v. Toyota allege that the optional panoramic glass roofs in their 2021 RAV4 vehicles shattered while driving. In May 2024, the federal court allowed some claims and the proposed California class allegations to continue past a pleading-stage motion, b… Severity: high.
Owner complaint listings include individual 2019 RAV4 braking events attributed by drivers to the Pre-Collision System. Complaints do not establish a common calibration defect, affected population, trigger pattern or software remedy. Toyota's manual states that PCS can apply subs… Severity: high.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Noncompliance Recall 19V-544 (Toyota K0L) covers certain 2019 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles produced within limited periods. An improperly shaped plastic brush holder in the brake-booster-pump motor can cause a brush to stick and lose electrical contact, stopping the p… Severity: high.
NHTSA Recall 16V-596 / Toyota G0V covers a specific subset of certain 2006-2011 RAV4s previously involved in rear-arm recalls: TMC-built 2006-2010 vehicles produced October 2005-August 2010 and TMMC-built 2009-early-2011 vehicles produced October 2008-September 2010. If rear-whee… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Software in the 12.3-inch combination meter repeatedly writes unnecessary data to its memory device, which can wear out early. The 12.3-inch display can then stay blank from ignition on, so warnings such as the brake system or tire pressure indicators could be missed if the drive… Severity: high.
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