The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V576000·Announced 2019-08-06

Toyota Recalls 2019 RAV4 Models for Backup Camera Defect

Toyota is recalling 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles because a damaged electrical connector may prevent the backup camera from activating, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (increased crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where a damaged electrical connector may prevent the back-up camera from activating when the vehicle is in reverse. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check their surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA RAV4
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
14,215

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RAV4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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