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2017 Toyota RAV4 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota RAV4. The most recent was reported on November 1, 2023. 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 2017 Toyota RAV4, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V734000November 1, 2023Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
19V503000June 28, 2019Equipment › Other › Labels
17V295000May 2, 2017Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V734000Manufacturer no. 23TB13 / 23TA13

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Report received by NHTSA
November 1, 2023
Owner notification
December 27, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,853,568 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.

Safety risk

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.

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 23V734000, 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 2017 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 17V295000Manufacturer no. 17R2

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Report received by NHTSA
May 2, 2017
Owner notification
June 15, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
409 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Toyota RAV4
March 21, 2017 – March 30, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID

Defect summary

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.

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.

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 17V295000, 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 2, 2023.