2013 Toyota RAV4 Recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.
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Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.
If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A.
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.
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 letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2013 Toyota RAV4 Recalls
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include TRAILER HITCHES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Toyota dealership.
If you own a 2013 Toyota RAV4, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Toyota. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.
To get your 2013 Toyota RAV4 recall repaired, contact your nearest Toyota dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.
The Toyota RAV4 has a total of 58 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Toyota RAV4 recalls →
2013 Toyota RAV4 Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota RAV4 have?
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.
What parts are affected by the 2013 Toyota RAV4 recalls?
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 recalls affect the following components: TRAILER HITCHES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Are 2013 Toyota RAV4 recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Toyota dealership with your recall campaign number.
How do I check if my 2013 Toyota RAV4 has an open recall?
Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.