Toyota RAV4 recalls

45 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V256000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSeats recallThe front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.Seats & beltsFree repair4unitsApr 2225V744000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingBack Over Prevention recallPlease see the recall report for a complete list of models.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update1.0MunitsOct 202525V595000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectrical System recallDue to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed…ElectricalOver-the-air update591KunitsSep 202524V911000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingService Brakes, Hydraulic recallSome of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result in a damaged…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement70unitsDec 202423V865000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallA short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from…Air bagsFree replacement1000KunitsDec 202323V734000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectrical System recallCertain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the…ElectricalFree replacement1.9MunitsNov 202323V485000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Tires recallDuring installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged.TiresFree replacement195unitsJul 202322V519000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallThe front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant…Air bagsFree repair3,533unitsJul 202220V734000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallBreakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged…Air bagsFree replacement161unitsNov 202020V682000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.Fuel systemFree replacement1.5MunitsNov 202020V373000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSteering recallWater may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.Steering & suspensionFree replacement46unitsJun 202020V286000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSuspension recallThe front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.Steering & suspensionFree replacement9,502unitsMay 202020V064000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingEngine And Engine Cooling recallPorosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.Engine & powertrainFree replacement44KunitsFeb 202020V033000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallThese vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate…Air bagsFree replacement139KunitsJan 202019V741000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallThese vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators…Air bagsReplacement928KunitsOct 201919V576000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingBack Over Prevention recallDue to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement14KunitsAug 201919V503000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcEquipment recallThe load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect.EquipmentFree repair1,325unitsJun 201919V244000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Equipment recallThe text on the load capacity label may become illegible.EquipmentFree repair3,634unitsMar 201917V831000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingEquipment recallThese vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels.EquipmentFree repair649unitsDec 201717V295000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Tires recallThe spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.TiresFree repair409unitsMay 201716V596000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSuspension recallThe affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened…Steering & suspensionFree replacement337KunitsAug 201616V396000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcSeats recallThe electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.Seats & beltsRefund / repurchase7,749unitsJun 201616V236000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcEquipment recallThe Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories.EquipmentFree repair94unitsApr 201616V198000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectronic Stability Control (esc) recallThese vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid…Brakes & stabilityFree repair17KunitsApr 201616V096000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSeat Belts recallIn the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.Seats & beltsFree repair1.1MunitsFeb 201615V689000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingVisibility recallDuring the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1.8MunitsOct 201515V577000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingVisibility/wiper recallIn the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.Camera, lights & visibilityReplacement423KunitsSep 201515V284000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement160KunitsMay 201515V144000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSteering recallA component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing…Steering & suspensionFree replacement110KunitsMar 201515V011000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcExterior Lighting recallThe software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update1,140unitsJan 201514V828000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcEquipment recallThe affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly…EquipmentFree repair3,958unitsDec 201414V743000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcSeats recallThe affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.Seats & beltsRefund / repurchase3,233unitsNov 201414V168000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a…Air bagsSee remedy1.5MunitsApr 201414V054000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectronic Stability Control (esc) recallIn the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder.Brakes & stabilityFree software update261KunitsFeb 201413V383000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSuspension recallIf the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie…Steering & suspensionReplacement781KunitsAug 201313V123000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcEquipment recallThese vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added.EquipmentFix in development7,525unitsApr 201313V014000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcAir Bags recallDuring modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these…Air bagsFree repair3,235unitsJan 201312V491000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingVisibility recallThe power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement2.5MunitsOct 201212V373000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSuspension recallIf the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie…Steering & suspensionReplacement781KunitsAug 201212V029000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallIn the curtain shield airbags, propellant with the incorrect specification was used for the initiator assembled in the airbag…Air bagsFree replacement427unitsFeb 2012