NHTSA campaign 20V373000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 20V373000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

Reported 06/24/2020

What can happen

A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Repair

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.

Components

  • Steering: Electric power assist system

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.