The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V286000·Announced 2020-05-20

Toyota Recalls 2019-2020 RAV4 Models for Front Suspension Arm Cracks

Toyota is recalling 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles because front lower suspension arms may crack and separate, risking loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension arm separation) that can result in a loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front lower suspension arms may develop cracks. If these cracks cause the suspension arm to separate from the front wheel assembly, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects approximately 9,502 vehicles. Toyota will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms free of charge. This recall began on August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 for more information. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 and 20TA08.

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.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
9,502

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 (2)

  • RAV4
  • RAV4 HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · TOYOTA

Same manufacturer · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

See all →

Same hazard · loss of control

See all →