2017 Toyota RAV4 Review

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

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:12v/24v/48v battery

Recall Number: 

23V734000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23TB13 / 2

Number of vehicles affected: 

1853568

Defect Description: 

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.

Defect Consequence: 

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.

Equipment:other:labels

Recall Number: 

19V503000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SET19A

Manufactured from: 

2016-12-19 to 2019-02-22

Number of vehicles affected: 

1325

Defect Description: 

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Defect Consequence: 

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire

Recall Number: 

17V295000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

17R2

Manufactured from: 

2017-03-21 to 2017-03-30

Number of vehicles affected: 

409

Defect Description: 

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Defect Consequence: 

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.