{"vehicle":{"id":"2016_toyota_rav4","year":2016,"make":"Toyota","model":"RAV4"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023589","date":"2023-11-01","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the battery hold-down assembly may not properly secure certain 12 V aftermarket batteries. As a result, the battery could shift positions and cause the positive battery post to contact the hold down bracket. If this happens, there could be a short circuit.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit could create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nToyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover.","mfr_campaign":"SRC RF8","units":249416,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["RAV4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023589"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V734000","date":"2023-11-01","manufacturer":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY","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.","mfr_campaign":"23TB13 / 23TA13","units":1853568,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["RAV4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/23V734000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021723","date":"2021-11-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nThis recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships.\n\nOn 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.\n\nNote: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers:\n\nC014003034                         PK5A408J09                         PU14000904\nC014003151                         PK5A408J13                         PU14000905\nC014000885                         PK5A489J11                         PU14000907\nC014000888                         PK5A489J22                         PU14000909\nC014000907                         PK5A410H00                        PU14000911\nC014100904                         PU14000900                         PU14000913\nC014100907                         PU14000901                         PU14003571\nC014100911                         PU14000902                         PK5A489J14\nPK5A408J05                        PU14000903\n\nSafety Risk:\nEngine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nToyota 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.","mfr_campaign":"SRC XC8/XC9 / SRC RC8/RC9 / SRC RD1/RD2","units":55683,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["RAV4","RAV4 HYBRID"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021723"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019428","date":"2019-08-23","manufacturer":null,"component":"Accessories","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the hook and loop material used to attach the carpet to its underpadding may not be flame resistant. As a result, when it is tested alone, the loop fasteners do not meet the requirements of Canadian regulations.\n\nSafety Risk:\nAs the carpet is always assembled, and the loop fasteners are very small, this problem does not create a safety risk.\n\nCorrective Action:\nThis is not a recall. The company has made production changes to ensure that all new vehicles meet the requirements of Canadian regulations.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":327373,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"exact","models":["RAV4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019428"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019420","date":"2019-08-21","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"Issue:\nThis recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.\nNote: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.\n\nSafety Risk:\nGlass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":5327,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Service Campaign Mfr","match":"exact","models":["RAV4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019420"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017363","date":"2017-07-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for installation, the dealer will replace the block heater assembly with a new one of an improved design. For vehicles where the subject block heater was not approved for installation, dealers will remove the block heater assembly. In the interim, until the remedy can be performed, dealers will cut the plug end from the block heater cord to disable the block heater's operation.","mfr_campaign":"SRC R39/R40/R47/R48","units":39189,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["RAV4","RAV4 HYBRID"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017363"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"16V236000","date":"2016-04-22","manufacturer":"Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES","summary":"Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016.  The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories.  As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, \"Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars.\"","mfr_campaign":"SET16A","units":94,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["RAV4"],"built_from":"2016-01-28","built_to":"2016-03-14","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/16V236000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"16V198000","date":"2016-04-07","manufacturer":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","component":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP","summary":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016.  These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, \"Electronic Stability Control Systems.\"","mfr_campaign":"G0I, GLC","units":16656,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["RAV4"],"built_from":"2015-10-30","built_to":"2016-02-03","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/16V198000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2016147","date":"2016-04-06","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 126 - Electronic Stability Control Systems. Some brake actuator pumps may have been assembled with an O-ring that is damaged in such a way that the brake fluid pressure may not be properly controlled during Anti-Lock Braking (ABS), Traction Control (TRAC), and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system activation(s), which fails to meet the requirements of the standard. This could result in a loss of vehicle stability control, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the serial number of the brake actuator and, if necessary, replace the brake actuator assembly.","mfr_campaign":"SRC R18 / SRC R19","units":1186,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["RAV4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2016147"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}