TOYOTA RAV4 2019

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 20V682000 SAFETY RECALL
1.5M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2020
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Potential Risk:
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Additional Details:

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.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 20TA02, 20LA01
Notice Date: Jan 21, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 20V373000 SAFETY RECALL
46 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2020
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

Potential Risk:
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.
Additional Details:

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.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 20TB11 / 20TA11
Notice Date: Aug 17, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 20V286000 SAFETY RECALL
9.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 20, 2020
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.

Potential Risk:
If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.
Additional Details:

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.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 20TB08 / 20TA08
Notice Date: Aug 10, 2020
Recall Date: May 20, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 20V064000 SAFETY RECALL
44.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2020
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

Potential Risk:
A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.
Additional Details:

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.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: See report
Notice Date: Apr 3, 2020
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 19V576000 SAFETY RECALL
14.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 6, 2019
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Potential Risk:
If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the back-up camera system and replace the audio display unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0N.
Additional Details:

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.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: K0N
Notice Date: Sep 27, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 6, 2019
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V503000 SAFETY RECALL
1.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2019
Safety 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."

Potential Risk:
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: SET19A
Notice Date: Aug 23, 2019
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2019
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V244000 SAFETY RECALL
3.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2019
Safety Issue:

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Potential Risk:
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Additional Details:

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.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 19R1
Notice Date: May 24, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2019

Consumer Complaints

1.1K Complaints
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11552419 Other
Oct 28, 2023
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I have 2019 Toyota RAV4. 69,000 miles. I had issue this week when I was driving and park. The gas given by it self after I park the vehicle. and today all of the sudden stop on the road. The dash board shows me EPS light, Battery sign.

Corrective Action:

I have 2019 Toyota RAV4. 69,000 miles. I had issue this week when I was driving and park. The gas given by it self after I park the vehicle. and today all of the sudden stop on the road. The dash board shows me EPS light, Battery sign.

Additional Notes:

I have 2019 Toyota RAV4. 69,000 miles. I had issue this week when I was driving and park. The gas given by it self after I park the vehicle. and today all of the sudden stop on the road. The dash board shows me EPS light, Battery sign.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11552419
Notice Date: Oct 28, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 28, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11552419 Other
Oct 28, 2023
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

I have 2019 Toyota RAV4. 69,000 miles. I had issue this week when I was driving and park. The gas given by it self after I park the vehicle. and today all of the sudden stop on the road. The dash board shows me EPS light, Battery sign.

Corrective Action:

I have 2019 Toyota RAV4. 69,000 miles. I had issue this week when I was driving and park. The gas given by it self after I park the vehicle. and today all of the sudden stop on the road. The dash board shows me EPS light, Battery sign.

Additional Notes:

I have 2019 Toyota RAV4. 69,000 miles. I had issue this week when I was driving and park. The gas given by it self after I park the vehicle. and today all of the sudden stop on the road. The dash board shows me EPS light, Battery sign.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11552419
Notice Date: Oct 28, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 28, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11551565 Other
Oct 24, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

engine coolant flow shutting valve code p268115 over heating vehicle

Corrective Action:

engine coolant flow shutting valve code p268115 over heating vehicle

Additional Notes:

engine coolant flow shutting valve code p268115 over heating vehicle

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11551565
Notice Date: Oct 24, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11551436 Other
Oct 23, 2023
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

It was observed several points of rust and corrosion in the middle of the roof, and the paint and clear coat was out in this rust points.

Corrective Action:

It was observed several points of rust and corrosion in the middle of the roof, and the paint and clear coat was out in this rust points.

Additional Notes:

It was observed several points of rust and corrosion in the middle of the roof, and the paint and clear coat was out in this rust points.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11551436
Notice Date: Oct 23, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11551073 Other
Oct 20, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Engine light came on for the engine Coolant bypass valve. Common problem. Toyota wants 800$ to repair.

Corrective Action:

Engine light came on for the engine Coolant bypass valve. Common problem. Toyota wants 800$ to repair.

Additional Notes:

Engine light came on for the engine Coolant bypass valve. Common problem. Toyota wants 800$ to repair.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11551073
Notice Date: Oct 20, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 20, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11550071 Other
Oct 15, 2023
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Water Pump failure; check engine light came in while the car was not moving.

Corrective Action:

Water Pump failure; check engine light came in while the car was not moving.

Additional Notes:

Water Pump failure; check engine light came in while the car was not moving.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11550071
Notice Date: Oct 15, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11549963 Other
Oct 14, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

2019 RAV4 experienced a check engine light and was overheating due to a faulty Coolant Bypass Valve made by Toyota. If unchecked and not replaced it could cause catastrophic failure to engine due to overheating. Toyota charges between $600-1100 for replacement and it is not covered under warranty because Toyota claims it is not part of power train. Had to be replaced at dealer who explained that it is a common issue with this vehicle .

Corrective Action:

2019 RAV4 experienced a check engine light and was overheating due to a faulty Coolant Bypass Valve made by Toyota. If unchecked and not replaced it could cause catastrophic failure to engine due to overheating. Toyota charges between $600-1100 for replacement and it is not covered under warranty because Toyota claims it is not part of power train. Had to be replaced at dealer who explained that it is a common issue with this vehicle .

Additional Notes:

2019 RAV4 experienced a check engine light and was overheating due to a faulty Coolant Bypass Valve made by Toyota. If unchecked and not replaced it could cause catastrophic failure to engine due to overheating. Toyota charges between $600-1100 for replacement and it is not covered under warranty because Toyota claims it is not part of power train. Had to be replaced at dealer who explained that it is a common issue with this vehicle .

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11549963
Notice Date: Oct 14, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11549450 Other
Oct 11, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

At 41K miles it pop up out of no where and for no aparent reason engine maintanance required. Took the dealer it was the engine coolant bypass malfunctioning. Car has all maintanance up to date by toyota dealer.

Corrective Action:

At 41K miles it pop up out of no where and for no aparent reason engine maintanance required. Took the dealer it was the engine coolant bypass malfunctioning. Car has all maintanance up to date by toyota dealer.

Additional Notes:

At 41K miles it pop up out of no where and for no aparent reason engine maintanance required. Took the dealer it was the engine coolant bypass malfunctioning. Car has all maintanance up to date by toyota dealer.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11549450
Notice Date: Oct 11, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11549113 Other
Oct 10, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

"Engine Maintaince Soon" light continues to go off while driving the car making the dashboard impossible to use. Took the Rav4 to the dealership and said it would be $536 to replace the coolant bypass valve. It is a know issue on 2019 and newer Rav4 Toyota vehicles and needs to be recalled.

Corrective Action:

"Engine Maintaince Soon" light continues to go off while driving the car making the dashboard impossible to use. Took the Rav4 to the dealership and said it would be $536 to replace the coolant bypass valve. It is a know issue on 2019 and newer Rav4 Toyota vehicles and needs to be recalled.

Additional Notes:

"Engine Maintaince Soon" light continues to go off while driving the car making the dashboard impossible to use. Took the Rav4 to the dealership and said it would be $536 to replace the coolant bypass valve. It is a know issue on 2019 and newer Rav4 Toyota vehicles and needs to be recalled.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11549113
Notice Date: Oct 10, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11549279 Other
Oct 10, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

The Engine Maintenance Alert appears on the screen. Mechanic confirmed it is the coolant bypass valve that has been shorted. Forums from other similar model RAV4 report the same issue at low mileage. This can cause the car to stall at high speeds.

Corrective Action:

The Engine Maintenance Alert appears on the screen. Mechanic confirmed it is the coolant bypass valve that has been shorted. Forums from other similar model RAV4 report the same issue at low mileage. This can cause the car to stall at high speeds.

Additional Notes:

The Engine Maintenance Alert appears on the screen. Mechanic confirmed it is the coolant bypass valve that has been shorted. Forums from other similar model RAV4 report the same issue at low mileage. This can cause the car to stall at high speeds.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11549279
Notice Date: Oct 10, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11548953 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
Oct 9, 2023
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

My wife was traveling 45 miles per hour and hit a deer and the airbag did not deploy. After review, the air bag is supposed to deploy at 20 miles per hour. I am especially worried because Toyota has issued Technical Service Bulletin, noting that the rail line leaks and can cause air bag failure. I have brought this to Toyota Corporate and Legal's attention and they have completely denied responsibility and implied that this isn't a serious issue. I asked to have the airbag inspected and they refused, saying we could only do that before repairs had been completed. However, the airbag did not have any work done on it and should be in the same condition as it was during the accident.

Corrective Action:

My wife was traveling 45 miles per hour and hit a deer and the airbag did not deploy. After review, the air bag is supposed to deploy at 20 miles per hour. I am especially worried because Toyota has issued Technical Service Bulletin, noting that the rail line leaks and can cause air bag failure. I have brought this to Toyota Corporate and Legal's attention and they have completely denied responsibility and implied that this isn't a serious issue. I asked to have the airbag inspected and they refused, saying we could only do that before repairs had been completed. However, the airbag did not have any work done on it and should be in the same condition as it was during the accident.

Additional Notes:

My wife was traveling 45 miles per hour and hit a deer and the airbag did not deploy. After review, the air bag is supposed to deploy at 20 miles per hour. I am especially worried because Toyota has issued Technical Service Bulletin, noting that the rail line leaks and can cause air bag failure. I have brought this to Toyota Corporate and Legal's attention and they have completely denied responsibility and implied that this isn't a serious issue. I asked to have the airbag inspected and they refused, saying we could only do that before repairs had been completed. However, the airbag did not have any work done on it and should be in the same condition as it was during the accident.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11548953
Notice Date: Oct 9, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 9, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11548862 Other
Oct 8, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Got Bad At Only 38k Miles.Toyota asked 750$ for 15min repair.And it common issue with 2019 Toyota’s.That part should be recalled and replaced for free!

Corrective Action:

Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Got Bad At Only 38k Miles.Toyota asked 750$ for 15min repair.And it common issue with 2019 Toyota’s.That part should be recalled and replaced for free!

Additional Notes:

Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Got Bad At Only 38k Miles.Toyota asked 750$ for 15min repair.And it common issue with 2019 Toyota’s.That part should be recalled and replaced for free!

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11548862
Notice Date: Oct 8, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 8, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11548706 Other
Oct 6, 2023
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Back driver's door panel retaining water. Water swishes back and forth. Replaced roof clips on top already. Just realized today that it was not my gas tank making the sound.

Corrective Action:

Back driver's door panel retaining water. Water swishes back and forth. Replaced roof clips on top already. Just realized today that it was not my gas tank making the sound.

Additional Notes:

Back driver's door panel retaining water. Water swishes back and forth. Replaced roof clips on top already. Just realized today that it was not my gas tank making the sound.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11548706
Notice Date: Oct 6, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 6, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11548748 Other
Oct 6, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

RAV4 2019- Engine maintenance required visit dealership alert. Toyota dealership said it was the coolant valve. As I’ve seen online most 2019 rav4 are having the same issue.

Corrective Action:

RAV4 2019- Engine maintenance required visit dealership alert. Toyota dealership said it was the coolant valve. As I’ve seen online most 2019 rav4 are having the same issue.

Additional Notes:

RAV4 2019- Engine maintenance required visit dealership alert. Toyota dealership said it was the coolant valve. As I’ve seen online most 2019 rav4 are having the same issue.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11548748
Notice Date: Oct 6, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 6, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11548340 Other
Oct 4, 2023
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

While driving on Highway 52 on a Saturday morning at approximately 8:40am (9/23/2023), I heard a loud sound like a gunshot. There was not anything on either side of the highway and no accidents around me. Then I noticed a weird whistling sound and heard little bits of something falling down in the front passenger, driver seat and front middle console. Upon looking up, I saw a gaping hole in the middle of my moonroof and pieces of the glass were coming down inside the car. I looked for any large object that could have possibly come down to hit the moonroof but there were only pieces of glass. Upon parking the car, I saw that the moonroof glass has exploded OUTWARDS toward the sky, not inward, indicating that there was not anything that dropped down through it. There was no other sign outside of the shattered moonroof and pieces. No rock, no nothing. No warning signs, nothing to indicate anything was at all wrong with the moonroof, which actually had worked fine just the prior week, opening and closing as always with no grating sounds or unusual sounds, just the usual smooth open/close for both the 2 opening functions. Upon doing a Google search, we saw that there is a entire list of Toyota owners who have reported this problem but have had Toyota claim that there is nothing they can do and it is NOT a safety issue; Toyota also claims that there had to have been a crack or nick in the moonroof glass of all vehicles that have had this happen but my moonroof had absolutely nothing wrong with it nor did it have any kind of prior damage to this incident happening. Research shows it may be a possible manufacturing error on the glass maker. I am taking the car in to my Toyota dealership to have it repaired. I did call my insurance company but they did not ask me to take it for inspection. They merely gave me the parameters for which they were wiling to pay for part of the repair cost after my deductible. I took ample photos of the damage as soon as it happened.

Corrective Action:

While driving on Highway 52 on a Saturday morning at approximately 8:40am (9/23/2023), I heard a loud sound like a gunshot. There was not anything on either side of the highway and no accidents around me. Then I noticed a weird whistling sound and heard little bits of something falling down in the front passenger, driver seat and front middle console. Upon looking up, I saw a gaping hole in the middle of my moonroof and pieces of the glass were coming down inside the car. I looked for any large object that could have possibly come down to hit the moonroof but there were only pieces of glass. Upon parking the car, I saw that the moonroof glass has exploded OUTWARDS toward the sky, not inward, indicating that there was not anything that dropped down through it. There was no other sign outside of the shattered moonroof and pieces. No rock, no nothing. No warning signs, nothing to indicate anything was at all wrong with the moonroof, which actually had worked fine just the prior week, opening and closing as always with no grating sounds or unusual sounds, just the usual smooth open/close for both the 2 opening functions. Upon doing a Google search, we saw that there is a entire list of Toyota owners who have reported this problem but have had Toyota claim that there is nothing they can do and it is NOT a safety issue; Toyota also claims that there had to have been a crack or nick in the moonroof glass of all vehicles that have had this happen but my moonroof had absolutely nothing wrong with it nor did it have any kind of prior damage to this incident happening. Research shows it may be a possible manufacturing error on the glass maker. I am taking the car in to my Toyota dealership to have it repaired. I did call my insurance company but they did not ask me to take it for inspection. They merely gave me the parameters for which they were wiling to pay for part of the repair cost after my deductible. I took ample photos of the damage as soon as it happened.

Additional Notes:

While driving on Highway 52 on a Saturday morning at approximately 8:40am (9/23/2023), I heard a loud sound like a gunshot. There was not anything on either side of the highway and no accidents around me. Then I noticed a weird whistling sound and heard little bits of something falling down in the front passenger, driver seat and front middle console. Upon looking up, I saw a gaping hole in the middle of my moonroof and pieces of the glass were coming down inside the car. I looked for any large object that could have possibly come down to hit the moonroof but there were only pieces of glass. Upon parking the car, I saw that the moonroof glass has exploded OUTWARDS toward the sky, not inward, indicating that there was not anything that dropped down through it. There was no other sign outside of the shattered moonroof and pieces. No rock, no nothing. No warning signs, nothing to indicate anything was at all wrong with the moonroof, which actually had worked fine just the prior week, opening and closing as always with no grating sounds or unusual sounds, just the usual smooth open/close for both the 2 opening functions. Upon doing a Google search, we saw that there is a entire list of Toyota owners who have reported this problem but have had Toyota claim that there is nothing they can do and it is NOT a safety issue; Toyota also claims that there had to have been a crack or nick in the moonroof glass of all vehicles that have had this happen but my moonroof had absolutely nothing wrong with it nor did it have any kind of prior damage to this incident happening. Research shows it may be a possible manufacturing error on the glass maker. I am taking the car in to my Toyota dealership to have it repaired. I did call my insurance company but they did not ask me to take it for inspection. They merely gave me the parameters for which they were wiling to pay for part of the repair cost after my deductible. I took ample photos of the damage as soon as it happened.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11548340
Notice Date: Oct 4, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 4, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11547583 Other
Oct 1, 2023
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

As I opened up the fuel door - a spring popped out - after I finished fueling- I tried to reopen the fuel door but could not - this can strand a driver when gas gets low as unable to refill the gas tank due to inability to open the door

Corrective Action:

As I opened up the fuel door - a spring popped out - after I finished fueling- I tried to reopen the fuel door but could not - this can strand a driver when gas gets low as unable to refill the gas tank due to inability to open the door

Additional Notes:

As I opened up the fuel door - a spring popped out - after I finished fueling- I tried to reopen the fuel door but could not - this can strand a driver when gas gets low as unable to refill the gas tank due to inability to open the door

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11547583
Notice Date: Oct 1, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11547583 Other
Oct 1, 2023
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

As I opened up the fuel door - a spring popped out - after I finished fueling- I tried to reopen the fuel door but could not - this can strand a driver when gas gets low as unable to refill the gas tank due to inability to open the door

Corrective Action:

As I opened up the fuel door - a spring popped out - after I finished fueling- I tried to reopen the fuel door but could not - this can strand a driver when gas gets low as unable to refill the gas tank due to inability to open the door

Additional Notes:

As I opened up the fuel door - a spring popped out - after I finished fueling- I tried to reopen the fuel door but could not - this can strand a driver when gas gets low as unable to refill the gas tank due to inability to open the door

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11547583
Notice Date: Oct 1, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11547369 Other
Sep 29, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

My car has been maintenanced and cared for routinely yet an engine maintenance light has come on. When I took it to the dealership I was told that I needed to spend $600 to replace the engine coolant bypass valve. After researching how to change that and what the parts consisted of I found that HUNDREDS of not thousands of people who have 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4’s have also experienced this problem. My car only has 90,000 miles on it and this is happening to other RAV4 owners who don’t have near as many miles. I would happily pay this if it was just something that happened but after researching and finding out so so many others are experiencing the same problem in the same year model car it is frustrating that there isn’t a recall on this part. If over 500 people are experiencing the same issue in the same type of car, that is 100% means for a recall. Thank you.

Corrective Action:

My car has been maintenanced and cared for routinely yet an engine maintenance light has come on. When I took it to the dealership I was told that I needed to spend $600 to replace the engine coolant bypass valve. After researching how to change that and what the parts consisted of I found that HUNDREDS of not thousands of people who have 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4’s have also experienced this problem. My car only has 90,000 miles on it and this is happening to other RAV4 owners who don’t have near as many miles. I would happily pay this if it was just something that happened but after researching and finding out so so many others are experiencing the same problem in the same year model car it is frustrating that there isn’t a recall on this part. If over 500 people are experiencing the same issue in the same type of car, that is 100% means for a recall. Thank you.

Additional Notes:

My car has been maintenanced and cared for routinely yet an engine maintenance light has come on. When I took it to the dealership I was told that I needed to spend $600 to replace the engine coolant bypass valve. After researching how to change that and what the parts consisted of I found that HUNDREDS of not thousands of people who have 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4’s have also experienced this problem. My car only has 90,000 miles on it and this is happening to other RAV4 owners who don’t have near as many miles. I would happily pay this if it was just something that happened but after researching and finding out so so many others are experiencing the same problem in the same year model car it is frustrating that there isn’t a recall on this part. If over 500 people are experiencing the same issue in the same type of car, that is 100% means for a recall. Thank you.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11547369
Notice Date: Sep 29, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11547046 Other
Sep 28, 2023
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The fuel system will not fill up the full tank. When the tank is half full it signals for the pump to stop and that is all that will go in the tank.

Corrective Action:

The fuel system will not fill up the full tank. When the tank is half full it signals for the pump to stop and that is all that will go in the tank.

Additional Notes:

The fuel system will not fill up the full tank. When the tank is half full it signals for the pump to stop and that is all that will go in the tank.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11547046
Notice Date: Sep 28, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 28, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11546203 Other
Sep 23, 2023
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Coolant Bypass Valve is faulty and is a common problem that is breaking for me.

Corrective Action:

Coolant Bypass Valve is faulty and is a common problem that is breaking for me.

Additional Notes:

Coolant Bypass Valve is faulty and is a common problem that is breaking for me.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11546203
Notice Date: Sep 23, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2023

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