# Recalls that may apply to the 2009 Toyota RAV4 A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [16V596000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V596000.md), 2016-08-12: SUSPENSION:REAR. Toyota Motor Engineering \& Manufacturing \(Toyota\) is recalling certain model year 2006\-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms \(rear tie rods\) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. Built 2005\-10\-31 to 2010\-09\-07. - [16V396000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V396000.md), 2016-06-02: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC \(SET\) is recalling certain 2005\-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005\-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006\-2008 Camry Solara, 2006\-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006\-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007\-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007\-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009\-2010 Venza, 2010\-2012 Prius, 1988\-1990 and 2005\-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009\-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed. Built 1987\-12\-05 to 2012\-01\-27. - [16V096000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V096000.md), 2016-02-19: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER. Toyota Motor Engineering \& Manufacturing \(Toyota\) is recalling certain model year 2006\-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012\-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame. Built 2005\-07\-28 to 2012\-12\-19. - [15V689000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V689000.md), 2015-10-22: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. Toyota Motor Company \(Toyota\) is recalling certain model year 2009\-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008\-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006\-2011 RAV4, 2006\-2010 Yaris, and 2009\-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch \(PWMS\), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts. Built 2005\-08\-01 to 2010\-12\-31. - [15V577000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V577000.md), 2015-09-18: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Toyota Motor Engineering \& Manufacturing \(Toyota\) is recalling certain model year 2009\-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012\-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor. Built 2009\-10\-27 to 2012\-12\-19. - [14V743000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V743000.md), 2014-11-19: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC \(SET\) is recalling certain model year 2010\-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009\-2011 Venza, 2006\-2010 Avalon, 2007\-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005\-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006\-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007\-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring. Built 2006\-06\-01 to 2011\-09\-30. - [13V383000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V383000.md), 2013-08-28: SUSPENSION:REAR. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm \(rear tie rod\) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. Built 2005\-10\-01 to 2010\-08\-31. - [13V014000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V014000.md), 2013-01-16: SEATS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE\-INACTIVE. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC \(SET\) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009\-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009\-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010\-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009\-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010\-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed. - [12V491000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V491000.md), 2012-10-10: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007\-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat. Built 2006\-09\-01 to 2008\-12\-19. - [12V373000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V373000.md), 2012-08-02: SUSPENSION:REAR. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm \(rear tie rod\) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. Built 2005\-10\-01 to 2010\-08\-31. - [11V113000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V113000.md), 2011-02-24: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. - [10V036000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V036000.md), 2010-02-03: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005\-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS. - [10V035000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V035000.md), 2010-02-03: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005\-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS. - [10V017000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V017000.md), 2010-01-21: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005\-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007\-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009\-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008\-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007\-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION \(WITHOUT A/C\) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION. Built 2008\-10\-27 to 2010\-01\-25. - [09V223000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V223000.md), 2009-06-15: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." Built 2005\-11\-01 to 2009\-05\-04. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2021723](/recalls/tc/2021723.md), 2021-11-24: Electrical. Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903 Safety Risk: Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater. - [2016398](/recalls/tc/2016398.md), 2016-08-11: Suspension. On certain vehicles, the rear wheel suspension link arms could separate. This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace both suspension link arms and encase them in epoxy to prevent future improper servicing. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2013327. As part of the previous recall, dealers were to inspect the suspension arms for corrosion, replace them depending on their condition, and encase them in epoxy. Only vehicles which did not receive replacement of both suspension arms through the previous recall will need to be repaired under this campaign. - [2016075](/recalls/tc/2016075.md), 2016-02-17: Seats And Restraints. On certain vehicles, in the event of a severe frontal collision, there is a possibility that the webbing of the seat belt in both second\-row outboard seating positions could contact a portion of the metal seat cushion frame, become cut, and separate. If this occurs, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will install plastic protectors on the seat cushion frame in both second\-row outboard seating positions. - [2015493](/recalls/tc/2015493.md), 2015-10-21: Electrical. On certain vehicles, inconsistent application of grease during the manufacturing process could cause the driver's side power window master switch to stick or become inoperative due to electrical contact point wear. This could cause debris to accumulate between the contact points, potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit. If a short circuit occurs, the switch assembly may overheat, produce smoke, melt and/or potentially lead to a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver's power window master switch and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build\-up, or replace the power window master switch circuit board, as necessary. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2012\-338. - [2015409](/recalls/tc/2015409.md), 2015-09-17: Structure. On certain vehicles equipped with a water channel located underneath the cowl louver at the base of the windshield and above the windshield wiper link assembly, due to stresses applied to the water channel during the manufacturing process, a section of the channel in some vehicles may become deformed and prevent water from draining properly. If water were to collect in the channel, it may drip onto the joint that connects the windshield wiper link and wiper motor. Over time, water dripping on this joint could result in corrosion and/or wear to the joint, which could result in the separation of the wiper link from the wiper motor crank arm. If separation were to occur, the windshield wipers could become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the water channel, the wiper link and wiper motor crank arm with ones of an improved design. - [2013327](/recalls/tc/2013327.md), 2013-09-25: Suspension. On some vehicles, if the rear wheel alignment toe adjustment locking nuts are improperly tightened when an alignment is performed in the field, backlash may develop in the threaded portion of the suspension arm \(shaft and turnbuckle\), followed by the formation of rust. If this occurs, threads may wear, causing the arm to separate which could result in loss of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will inspect the suspension arm threads for corrosion. If corrosion is found, the arm\(s\) will be replaced. If no corrosion is found, an epoxy sealer will be applied to the suspension arm to inhibit corrosion. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2012253. Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign. - [2012338](/recalls/tc/2012338.md), 2012-10-10: Electrical. On certain vehicles, due to improperly applied grease, the driver's side power window master switch could stick or become inoperative. If attempts are made to lubricate the switch, the switch assembly could overheat and melt. A melting switch may produce smoke and potentially lead to a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver's power window master switch and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build\-up, or replace the power window master switch circuit board, as necessary. - [2012253](/recalls/tc/2012253.md), 2012-08-01: Suspension. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2013\-327. On some vehicles, if the rear wheel alignment toe adjustment locking nuts are improperly tightened when an alignment is performed in the field, backlash may develop in the threaded portion of the suspension arm \(shaft and turnbuckle\), followed by the formation of rust. If this occurs, threads may wear, causing the arm to separate which could result in loss of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will inspect the arms and verify the tightening torque of the lock nuts, or replace the arms, as necessary. - [2011082](/recalls/tc/2011082.md), 2011-02-24: Other. On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in the wide open position due to an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A fully depressed accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to slow or stop the vehicle. This could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will modify or replace the accelerator pedal. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2009290 for vehicles not previously included in the campaign. - [2010012](/recalls/tc/2010012.md), 2010-01-22: Other. On certain vehicles, accelerator pedal movement may become rough, slow to return, or the pedal may stick in a depressed position. This could result in a loss of throttle control and a vehicle crash, causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install a steel reinforcement bar to the accelerator pedal assembly. With this reinforcement in place, the excess friction that can cause the pedal to stick is eliminated. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. JSON: [/v1/vehicles/2009_toyota_rav4/recalls](/v1/vehicles/2009_toyota_rav4/recalls) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%202009%20Toyota%20RAV4&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fmakes%2Ftoyota%2Frav4%2F2009%2Frecalls&vehicle=2009%20Toyota%20RAV4)