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2019 TOYOTA RAV4

7 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #20V682000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
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Critical #20V373000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Your vehicle's electric power steering system, which helps with steering, has a potential issue: water can enter the steering gear box.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might need to work harder to steer your vehicle at low speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Toyota will replace the power steering gear box for free, and they'll contact you to schedule the repair. You can also contact them at 1-888-270-9371 with any questions.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Critical #20V064000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine has a potential problem with a porous engine casting that can cause coolant to leak. This can damage the engine and lead to overheating or even a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine overheats or catches fire, you risk losing control of the vehicle, which could lead to a crash. Additionally, the engine damage could cause an oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Toyota will inspect and replace your engine, including the engine block, for free. They'll contact you to schedule the repair, and you can reach them at 1-888-270-9371 or 1-800-255-3987 to check the status of your recall.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #20V286000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Your vehicle's front lower suspension arm may have cracks, which could cause it to break and separate from the front wheel assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the suspension control arm breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Toyota will replace both front lower suspension arms for free, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Low Priority #19V503000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
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Low Priority #19V244000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
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Under Review #19V576000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Toyota is recalling your 2019 RAV4 or RAV4 Hybrid because a damaged electrical connector might affect your backup camera's ability to turn on when you're in reverse gear.
Risk if Unfixed
If your backup camera won't turn on, you might not see objects behind your vehicle while reversing, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Toyota will inspect and fix the issue for free. They'll check your backup camera system and replace the audio display unit if necessary, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Browse by Component

EQUIPMENT
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other TOYOTA RAV4 Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
3 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
1 recall
2020
6 recalls

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