Model year record

2019 Toyota RAV4

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,380 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V682000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
1,525,742
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-04
Owners notified
2021-01-21

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V373000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
46
Reported to NHTSA
2020-06-24
Owners notified
2020-08-17

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V286000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
9,502
Reported to NHTSA
2020-05-20
Owners notified
2020-08-10

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V064000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
44,191
Reported to NHTSA
2020-02-06
Owners notified
2020-04-03

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V576000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
14,215
Reported to NHTSA
2019-08-06
Owners notified
2019-09-27

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V503000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,325
Reported to NHTSA
2019-06-28
Owners notified
2019-08-23

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V244000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,634
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-27
Owners notified
2019-05-24

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel/propulsion system266750 mi
Engine2436,000 mi
Unknown or other1943,000 mi
Electrical system12834,000 mi
Power train966,000 mi
Structure: body8232,000 mi
Air bags498,000 mi
Steering4310,100 mi
Service brakes393,100 mi
Vehicle speed control305,100 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments2432,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1925,000 mi
Suspension174,700 mi
Seats15
Visibility/wiper15100 mi
Seat belts1432,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline13
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking8
Engine and engine cooling760,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)62,293 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control625,000 mi
Structure528,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings4
Insert, padding4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly410,000 mi
Wheels4250 mi
Carry handle, shell, base3
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock332,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Exterior lighting2100 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights215,000 mi
Lane departure262,000 mi
Lane departure: assist216,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages254,900 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch269,053 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock2
Parking brake: electrical245,500 mi
Structure: body: door264,000 mi
Air bags: side/window: curtain1
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel125,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel11,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist111,386 mi
Other/i am not sure1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust135,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler139,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: roof and pillars115,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm16,300 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal170,000 mi
Visibility163,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior11,921 mi
Visibility: windshield115,000 mi

The 2018 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2020 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.