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2019 Toyota RAV4 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota RAV4. The most recent was reported on November 4, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
20V682000November 4, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
20V373000June 24, 2020Steering › Electric Power Assist System
20V286000May 20, 2020Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
20V064000February 6, 2020Engine And Engine Cooling
19V576000August 6, 2019Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
19V544000July 24, 2019Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
19V503000June 28, 2019Equipment › Other › Labels
19V244000March 27, 2019Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Equipment (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Steering (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V682000Manufacturer no. 20TA02, 20LA01

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
November 4, 2020
Owner notification
January 21, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,525,742 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety risk

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V682000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V373000Manufacturer no. 20TB11 / 20TA11

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2020
Owner notification
August 17, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
46 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

Safety risk

A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V373000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V286000Manufacturer no. 20TB08 / 20TA08

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Report received by NHTSA
May 20, 2020
Owner notification
August 10, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
9,502 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.

Safety risk

If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V286000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V064000Manufacturer no. See report

Engine And Engine Cooling

Report received by NHTSA
February 6, 2020
Owner notification
April 3, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
44,191 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

Safety risk

A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V064000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V576000Manufacturer no. K0N

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
August 6, 2019
Owner notification
September 27, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
14,215 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Toyota RAV4
May 27, 2019 – July 27, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the back-up camera system and replace the audio display unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0N.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V576000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V544000Manufacturer no. K1L/K0L, K2F/KLF

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
July 24, 2019
Owner notification
September 20, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,925 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Toyota RAV4
April 26, 2019 – June 3, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4 HYBRID

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V544000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V503000Manufacturer no. SET19A

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
June 28, 2019
Owner notification
August 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,325 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Toyota RAV4
December 19, 2016 – February 22, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4

Defect summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V503000, filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V244000Manufacturer no. 19R1

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
March 27, 2019
Owner notification
May 24, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,634 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Toyota RAV4
February 21, 2019 – February 27, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4

Defect summary

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V244000, filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 5, 2020.