Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. For this Toyota RAV4 recall, 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.
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A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Other RAV4 recalls we’ve covered include loss of electric power steering and stability control software glitches. If you own a 2013-2018 RAV4, be sure to consult the NHTSA recalls portion of the website and type in the specific VIN of your SUV to see if this current Toyota RAV4 recall applies to your vehicle.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Toyota RAV4 recall info
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,853,568
Editor’s note: This information was copied directly from the NHTSA website. If you have questions or concerns about this Toyota RAV4 recall, please contact Toyota Motor Corporation North America directly.
