2018 Toyota RAV4 Recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

3 Recalls
2018 Model Year
Affected: EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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3 Recall Campaigns — 2018 Toyota RAV4

EQUIPMENT
Campaign #19V503000 · 28/06/2019
Issue

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."

Risk

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

Fix

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.

EQUIPMENT
Campaign #17V831000 · 20/12/2017
Issue

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk

An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix

Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

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 2018 Toyota RAV4 Recalls

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Toyota dealership.

If you own a 2018 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 2018 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 →

2018 Toyota RAV4 Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota RAV4 have?

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2018 Toyota RAV4 recalls?

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 recalls affect the following components: EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Are 2018 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 2018 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.