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2021 Toyota RAV4 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota RAV4. The most recent was reported on December 20, 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 2021 Toyota RAV4, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V865000December 20, 2023Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
23V478000July 12, 2023Electrical System › Propulsion System › DC/DC Converter
23V041000February 2, 2023Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management › Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu)
22V239000April 13, 2022Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module › Software
20V698000November 12, 2020Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Air Bags (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V865000Manufacturer no. 23TA15, 23LA03

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2023
Owner notification
October 31, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
999,901 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

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 23V865000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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 23V041000Manufacturer no. 23TA01

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management › Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu)

Report received by NHTSA
February 2, 2023
Owner notification
February 27, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
16,679 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4 PRIME

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During certain cold weather driving conditions, while driving in EV Mode, the hybrid vehicle control engine control unit (HEV ECU) software may cause the hybrid system to shut down if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle, resulting in a stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the HEV ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA01.

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 23V041000, 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 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

NHTSA 20V698000Manufacturer no. 20TA15

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
November 12, 2020
Owner notification
January 6, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
413 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RAV4 PRIME

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles. The headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing the visibility of an oncoming driver or the vehicle operator, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA15.

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 20V698000, 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: December 20, 2023.