Model year 2022 · Toyota

2022 Toyota RAV4 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Toyota RAV4. The most recent was reported on July 12, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID, RAV4 PRIME.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Toyota RAV4, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V478000	July 12, 2023	Electrical System › Propulsion System › DC/DC Converter
22V519000	July 21, 2022	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
22V239000	April 13, 2022	Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module › Software

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V478000Manufacturer no. 23TB07/23LB01

Electrical System › Propulsion System › DC/DC Converter

Report received by NHTSA: July 12, 2023
Owner notification: December 29, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 43,442 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RAV4 PRIME

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.

Safety risk

A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V478000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V519000Manufacturer no. 22TA08

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA: July 21, 2022
Owner notification: September 12, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,533 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID, RAV4 PRIME

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V519000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V239000Manufacturer no. 22TA03, 22LA01

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA: April 13, 2022
Owner notification: May 27, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 458,110 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RAV4 HYBRID, RAV4 PRIME

Defect summary

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V239000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 12, 2023.