2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Review

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converter

Recall Number: 

23V478000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23TB07/23L

Number of vehicles affected: 

43442

Defect Description: 

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.

Defect Consequence: 

A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: 

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Interim Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy become available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.

Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/mo

Recall Number: 

23V041000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23TA01

Number of vehicles affected: 

16679

Defect Description: 

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During certain cold weather driving conditions, while driving in EV Mode, the hybrid vehicle control engine control unit (HEV ECU) software may cause the hybrid system to shut down if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle, resulting in a stall.

Defect Consequence: 

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will update the HEV ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA01.

Electronic stability control:control module:software

Recall Number: 

22V239000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

22TA03, 22

Number of vehicles affected: 

458110

Defect Description: 

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Defect Consequence: 

Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

Exterior lighting:headlights

Recall Number: 

20V698000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

20TA15

Number of vehicles affected: 

413

Defect Description: 

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles. The headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Defect Consequence: 

Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing the visibility of an oncoming driver or the vehicle operator, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 4, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA15.