2015 Toyota RAV4 Recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

4 Recalls
2015 Model Year
Affected: EQUIPMENT, TRAILER HITCHES, STEERING

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4 Recall Campaigns — 2015 Toyota RAV4

EQUIPMENT
Campaign #14V828000 · 30/12/2014
Issue

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

Risk

Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

Fix

SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

TRAILER HITCHES
Campaign #15V011000 · 16/01/2015
Issue

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.

Risk

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.

Fix

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.

STEERING
Campaign #15V144000 · 13/03/2015
Issue

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.

Risk

An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Campaign #23V734000 · 01/11/2023
Issue

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.

Risk

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Fix

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

About 2015 Toyota RAV4 Recalls

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include EQUIPMENT, TRAILER HITCHES, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Toyota dealership.

If you own a 2015 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 2015 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 →

2015 Toyota RAV4 Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota RAV4 have?

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2015 Toyota RAV4 recalls?

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 recalls affect the following components: EQUIPMENT, TRAILER HITCHES, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Are 2015 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 2015 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.