Model year record

2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 21 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V295000

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Component: Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Manufacturer: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 409
Reported to NHTSA: 2017-05-02
Owners notified: 2017-06-15

Defect description

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Safety risk

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	3	1,123 mi
Service brakes	2	3,950 mi
Structure: body	2	150 mi
Unknown or other	2	12,273 mi
Vehicle speed control	2	1,123 mi
Visibility/wiper	2	2,550 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	41,000 mi
Engine	1	11,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	40,000 mi
Seat belts	1	41,000 mi
Seats	1	1,123 mi
Steering	1	3,950 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	2,550 mi
Wheels	1	9,425 mi

The 2016 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2018 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.