Official campaign summaries
Campaign 16V596000 · reported Aug 12, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Component: SUSPENSION:REAR · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0V for Toyota vehicles and GLK for Lexus vehicles. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-383, in which some vehicles were only inspected, sealed, and did not have both arms replaced. The affected vehicles were previously recalled under 13V-383, but did not have both rear suspension arms replaced at that time. Those vehicles need to have both arms replaced as part of this recall remedy.
Campaign 16V396000 · reported Jun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC · Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V096000 · reported Feb 19, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.
Campaign 15V689000 · reported Oct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Campaign 15V577000 · reported Sep 18, 2015
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Over time, the dripping water may cause corrosion and wear at the joint, potentially resulting in the separation of the wiper linkage. Once this occurs, the wipers would not function, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water diverter channel. In addition, a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm will be installed. The wiper linkage will have a protective cover over the wiper linkage joint to minimize water splash and a retainer ring to prevent the wiper arm from separating from the wiper motor. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service number at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 14V743000 · reported Nov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC · Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign 13V383000 · reported Aug 28, 2013
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Component: SUSPENSION:REAR · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that have rust or corrosion on the alignment adjustment threads. All of the rear tie rods will then be encased in an epoxy to prevent future environmental damage. Due to limitations in parts, the recall remedy will be launched in phases from September 2013 through mid-April 2014. All owners will receive notification of the recall, with most receiving second notifications when parts are available in their area. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes Toyota and Lexus recall 12V-373. All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied.
Campaign 13V123000 · reported Apr 9, 2013
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC · Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Frequently asked questions
How many safety recalls does the 2010 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA's recall data lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2010 Toyota RAV4. The most recent was reported on Aug 12, 2016 (campaign 16V596000); the earliest listed was reported on Jan 21, 2010 (campaign 10V017000). The full list with NHTSA's own summaries is on this page.
What was the most recent recall for the 2010 Toyota RAV4?
Campaign 16V596000, reported to NHTSA on Aug 12, 2016 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, component: SUSPENSION:REAR. NHTSA's summary, consequence and remedy text for it is quoted unchanged on this page.
Does this list tell me whether my 2010 Toyota RAV4 has an open recall?
No. This page lists recall campaigns by make, model and model year only. Whether a specific vehicle is affected, and whether its repair has been done, depends on its VIN. Enter your 17-character VIN in the official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which parts of the 2010 Toyota RAV4 are named in its recalls?
The component areas in NHTSA's data are: Suspension (3 campaigns); Equipment (3 campaigns); Seats (2 campaigns); Vehicle Speed Control (2 campaigns); Seat Belts (1 campaign); Visibility (1 campaign); Visibility/Wiper (1 campaign); Air Bags (1 campaign).
Where does the information on this page come from?
From the public NHTSA recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov), which publishes the manufacturers' recall reports. Summary, consequence and remedy texts are shown exactly as NHTSA provides them; counts and groupings are calculated by this page and explained under Extended data.