TOYOTA RAV4 2020

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13 Recalls

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: 23V865000 SAFETY RECALL
999.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2023
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Potential Risk:
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. This is a phased recall. The next phase is anticipated in June 2025. Multiple phases are planned through 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 23TA15, 23LA03
Notice Date: Oct 31, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2023
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 20V734000 SAFETY RECALL
161 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 25, 2020
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Potential Risk:
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.
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: 20TB17/20TA17
Notice Date: Dec 18, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 25, 2020
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

Consumer Complaints

742 Complaints
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11348928 Other
Aug 12, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

CAR BATTERY DIED AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR 5 MONTHS, LESS THAN 3,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING, I WOULD GET A MESSAGE THAT READ, "BATTERY CHARGING." DEALERSHIP REPLACED BATTERY AND 1 WEEK LATER, THE NEW BATTERY DIED. AFTER DOING A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THE PROBLEM WAS SOURCED TO THE DATA CONTROL MODULE. THE DEALERSHIP UPLOADED NEW SOFTWARE AND SO FAR I'VE HAD NO FURTHER ISSUES.

Corrective Action:

CAR BATTERY DIED AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR 5 MONTHS, LESS THAN 3,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING, I WOULD GET A MESSAGE THAT READ, "BATTERY CHARGING." DEALERSHIP REPLACED BATTERY AND 1 WEEK LATER, THE NEW BATTERY DIED. AFTER DOING A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THE PROBLEM WAS SOURCED TO THE DATA CONTROL MODULE. THE DEALERSHIP UPLOADED NEW SOFTWARE AND SO FAR I'VE HAD NO FURTHER ISSUES.

Additional Notes:

CAR BATTERY DIED AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR 5 MONTHS, LESS THAN 3,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING, I WOULD GET A MESSAGE THAT READ, "BATTERY CHARGING." DEALERSHIP REPLACED BATTERY AND 1 WEEK LATER, THE NEW BATTERY DIED. AFTER DOING A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THE PROBLEM WAS SOURCED TO THE DATA CONTROL MODULE. THE DEALERSHIP UPLOADED NEW SOFTWARE AND SO FAR I'VE HAD NO FURTHER ISSUES.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11348928
Notice Date: Aug 12, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11348596 Other
Aug 11, 2020
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

FUEL TANK IS ADVERTISED AS 14.5 GALLONS /580 MILES PER TANK. BRAND NEW VEHICLE OFF THE LOT ONLY FILLS UP TO 8 GALLONS AND GETS 420MILES PER TANK

Corrective Action:

FUEL TANK IS ADVERTISED AS 14.5 GALLONS /580 MILES PER TANK. BRAND NEW VEHICLE OFF THE LOT ONLY FILLS UP TO 8 GALLONS AND GETS 420MILES PER TANK

Additional Notes:

FUEL TANK IS ADVERTISED AS 14.5 GALLONS /580 MILES PER TANK. BRAND NEW VEHICLE OFF THE LOT ONLY FILLS UP TO 8 GALLONS AND GETS 420MILES PER TANK

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11348596
Notice Date: Aug 11, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11343428 Other
Aug 5, 2020
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

THE VEHICLE HAD NO BATTERY POWER TO START THE VEHICLE AFTER SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 36 HOURS FROM WHEN LAST DRIVEN. THIS PROBLEM POSSES A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD AS THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DISABLED.

Corrective Action:

THE VEHICLE HAD NO BATTERY POWER TO START THE VEHICLE AFTER SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 36 HOURS FROM WHEN LAST DRIVEN. THIS PROBLEM POSSES A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD AS THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DISABLED.

Additional Notes:

THE VEHICLE HAD NO BATTERY POWER TO START THE VEHICLE AFTER SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 36 HOURS FROM WHEN LAST DRIVEN. THIS PROBLEM POSSES A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD AS THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DISABLED.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11343428
Notice Date: Aug 5, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11343488 Other
Aug 5, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

SERIOUS D-CELL BATTERY DISCHARGE ISSUE. TWICE OUR NEW RAV4 HYBRID HAS HAD TO BE JUMPED AND TAKEN TO DEALER FOR A DEAD BATTERY. DEALER FOUND NOTHING FIXABLE BUT REPLACED THE BATTERY. 1ST TIME WE WERE STRANDED IN HOTEL PARKING LOT AFTER TRIP ABROAD. 2ND TIME WAS AT HOME. CARGURUS SENDS ME 5 COMPLAINTS A DAY FOR OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. VEHICLE IS NOT RELIABLE.

Corrective Action:

SERIOUS D-CELL BATTERY DISCHARGE ISSUE. TWICE OUR NEW RAV4 HYBRID HAS HAD TO BE JUMPED AND TAKEN TO DEALER FOR A DEAD BATTERY. DEALER FOUND NOTHING FIXABLE BUT REPLACED THE BATTERY. 1ST TIME WE WERE STRANDED IN HOTEL PARKING LOT AFTER TRIP ABROAD. 2ND TIME WAS AT HOME. CARGURUS SENDS ME 5 COMPLAINTS A DAY FOR OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. VEHICLE IS NOT RELIABLE.

Additional Notes:

SERIOUS D-CELL BATTERY DISCHARGE ISSUE. TWICE OUR NEW RAV4 HYBRID HAS HAD TO BE JUMPED AND TAKEN TO DEALER FOR A DEAD BATTERY. DEALER FOUND NOTHING FIXABLE BUT REPLACED THE BATTERY. 1ST TIME WE WERE STRANDED IN HOTEL PARKING LOT AFTER TRIP ABROAD. 2ND TIME WAS AT HOME. CARGURUS SENDS ME 5 COMPLAINTS A DAY FOR OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. VEHICLE IS NOT RELIABLE.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11343488
Notice Date: Aug 5, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11343488 Other
Aug 5, 2020
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

SERIOUS D-CELL BATTERY DISCHARGE ISSUE. TWICE OUR NEW RAV4 HYBRID HAS HAD TO BE JUMPED AND TAKEN TO DEALER FOR A DEAD BATTERY. DEALER FOUND NOTHING FIXABLE BUT REPLACED THE BATTERY. 1ST TIME WE WERE STRANDED IN HOTEL PARKING LOT AFTER TRIP ABROAD. 2ND TIME WAS AT HOME. CARGURUS SENDS ME 5 COMPLAINTS A DAY FOR OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. VEHICLE IS NOT RELIABLE.

Corrective Action:

SERIOUS D-CELL BATTERY DISCHARGE ISSUE. TWICE OUR NEW RAV4 HYBRID HAS HAD TO BE JUMPED AND TAKEN TO DEALER FOR A DEAD BATTERY. DEALER FOUND NOTHING FIXABLE BUT REPLACED THE BATTERY. 1ST TIME WE WERE STRANDED IN HOTEL PARKING LOT AFTER TRIP ABROAD. 2ND TIME WAS AT HOME. CARGURUS SENDS ME 5 COMPLAINTS A DAY FOR OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. VEHICLE IS NOT RELIABLE.

Additional Notes:

SERIOUS D-CELL BATTERY DISCHARGE ISSUE. TWICE OUR NEW RAV4 HYBRID HAS HAD TO BE JUMPED AND TAKEN TO DEALER FOR A DEAD BATTERY. DEALER FOUND NOTHING FIXABLE BUT REPLACED THE BATTERY. 1ST TIME WE WERE STRANDED IN HOTEL PARKING LOT AFTER TRIP ABROAD. 2ND TIME WAS AT HOME. CARGURUS SENDS ME 5 COMPLAINTS A DAY FOR OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. VEHICLE IS NOT RELIABLE.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11343488
Notice Date: Aug 5, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11343554 Other
Aug 5, 2020
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THE POWER STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR TWO HOURS (FROM NYC TO PHILADELPHIA) THEN PARALLEL PARKED ON A CITY STREET AND TURNED OFF. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED LESS THAN ONE MINUTE AFTER BEING TURNED OFF (TO IMPROVE THE PARKING JOB); THE CAR STARTED, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS, BUT THE WHEELS COULD NOT BE TURNED WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT FORCE. THE REPAIR SHOP WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR OTHER THAN A PARTIALLY DRAINED BATTERY.

Corrective Action:

THE POWER STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR TWO HOURS (FROM NYC TO PHILADELPHIA) THEN PARALLEL PARKED ON A CITY STREET AND TURNED OFF. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED LESS THAN ONE MINUTE AFTER BEING TURNED OFF (TO IMPROVE THE PARKING JOB); THE CAR STARTED, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS, BUT THE WHEELS COULD NOT BE TURNED WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT FORCE. THE REPAIR SHOP WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR OTHER THAN A PARTIALLY DRAINED BATTERY.

Additional Notes:

THE POWER STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR TWO HOURS (FROM NYC TO PHILADELPHIA) THEN PARALLEL PARKED ON A CITY STREET AND TURNED OFF. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED LESS THAN ONE MINUTE AFTER BEING TURNED OFF (TO IMPROVE THE PARKING JOB); THE CAR STARTED, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS, BUT THE WHEELS COULD NOT BE TURNED WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT FORCE. THE REPAIR SHOP WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR OTHER THAN A PARTIALLY DRAINED BATTERY.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11343554
Notice Date: Aug 5, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11342753 Other
Aug 2, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID PURCHASED DEC 2019 BATTERY DIES AFTER CAR HAS BEEN SITTING A FEW DAYS CAR DOES NOT START HAVE TO TOW TO DEALER

Corrective Action:

2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID PURCHASED DEC 2019 BATTERY DIES AFTER CAR HAS BEEN SITTING A FEW DAYS CAR DOES NOT START HAVE TO TOW TO DEALER

Additional Notes:

2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID PURCHASED DEC 2019 BATTERY DIES AFTER CAR HAS BEEN SITTING A FEW DAYS CAR DOES NOT START HAVE TO TOW TO DEALER

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11342753
Notice Date: Aug 2, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11342753 Other
Aug 2, 2020
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID PURCHASED DEC 2019 BATTERY DIES AFTER CAR HAS BEEN SITTING A FEW DAYS CAR DOES NOT START HAVE TO TOW TO DEALER

Corrective Action:

2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID PURCHASED DEC 2019 BATTERY DIES AFTER CAR HAS BEEN SITTING A FEW DAYS CAR DOES NOT START HAVE TO TOW TO DEALER

Additional Notes:

2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID PURCHASED DEC 2019 BATTERY DIES AFTER CAR HAS BEEN SITTING A FEW DAYS CAR DOES NOT START HAVE TO TOW TO DEALER

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11342753
Notice Date: Aug 2, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11342854 Other
Aug 2, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TWO DAYS OF NOT DRIVING AND NO POWER TO CAR BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAID I WAS DREAMING OF THINGS AND BOUGHT IT HOME THEN TWO DAYS LATER IT HAPPEN AGAIN

Corrective Action:

TWO DAYS OF NOT DRIVING AND NO POWER TO CAR BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAID I WAS DREAMING OF THINGS AND BOUGHT IT HOME THEN TWO DAYS LATER IT HAPPEN AGAIN

Additional Notes:

TWO DAYS OF NOT DRIVING AND NO POWER TO CAR BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAID I WAS DREAMING OF THINGS AND BOUGHT IT HOME THEN TWO DAYS LATER IT HAPPEN AGAIN

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11342854
Notice Date: Aug 2, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11342629 Other
Jul 31, 2020
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL ON THE FREEWAY. IF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME GOES TO EXIT AND SLOWS DOWN. MY CAR BRAKES EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT EXITING. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT BY TWO SEMIS ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BECAUSE OF THIS. I HAVE ALSO ALMOST BEEN HIT BY A COUPLE OF CARS AS MY CAR UNEXPECTEDLY BRAKED ON REGULAR ROADS WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME PULLED INTO A RIGHT HAND TURN LANE AND SLOWED DOWN NEXT TO ME.

Corrective Action:

WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL ON THE FREEWAY. IF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME GOES TO EXIT AND SLOWS DOWN. MY CAR BRAKES EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT EXITING. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT BY TWO SEMIS ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BECAUSE OF THIS. I HAVE ALSO ALMOST BEEN HIT BY A COUPLE OF CARS AS MY CAR UNEXPECTEDLY BRAKED ON REGULAR ROADS WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME PULLED INTO A RIGHT HAND TURN LANE AND SLOWED DOWN NEXT TO ME.

Additional Notes:

WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL ON THE FREEWAY. IF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME GOES TO EXIT AND SLOWS DOWN. MY CAR BRAKES EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT EXITING. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT BY TWO SEMIS ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BECAUSE OF THIS. I HAVE ALSO ALMOST BEEN HIT BY A COUPLE OF CARS AS MY CAR UNEXPECTEDLY BRAKED ON REGULAR ROADS WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME PULLED INTO A RIGHT HAND TURN LANE AND SLOWED DOWN NEXT TO ME.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11342629
Notice Date: Jul 31, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 31, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11342327 Other
Jul 30, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO ELECTRICAL POWER INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO GATORLAND TOYOTA LOCATED AT 2985 N. MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609, AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY POWER WAS DRAINED DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING DRIVEN FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 970.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO ELECTRICAL POWER INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO GATORLAND TOYOTA LOCATED AT 2985 N. MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609, AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY POWER WAS DRAINED DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING DRIVEN FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 970.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO ELECTRICAL POWER INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO GATORLAND TOYOTA LOCATED AT 2985 N. MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609, AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY POWER WAS DRAINED DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING DRIVEN FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 970.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11342327
Notice Date: Jul 30, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 30, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11341918 Other
Jul 28, 2020
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

VEHICLE HAS A 14.5 USG GAS TANK AND GETS APPROXIMATELY 40MPG AS PER THE VEHICLE COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE A RANGE OF APPROXIMATELY 560 MILES. AT 390 MILES, THE DISTANCE TO EMPTY DISPLAY WAS 44 MILES AND THE GAS GAUGE NEEDLE WAS JUST ABOVE E. AT THE FILL UP THE PUMP KICKED OFF AT 9.6 GALLONS. WHEN TRYING TO ADD MORE GAS, THE PUNP KICKED OFF AGAIN AT 10.1 GALLONS. THE GAS GAUGE READS FULL AND THE DISTANCE TO EMPTY READS 470 MILES. I AM EITHER 4 GALLONS SHORT OF A FULL TANK OR THE GAUGE READS EMPTY WHEN THERE IS 4 GALLONS REMAINING. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 4 WEEKS. A SERVICE WRITER AT THE DEALERSHIP DENIES ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM AS THERE IS NO ACTUAL RECALL NOTICE. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS NO REMEDY. DEALERSHIPS HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE THROUGH INTERNAL MEMOS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. THE RESPONSE FROM THE DEALERSHIP IS TO LEAVE IT FOR A DAY TO BE LOOKED AT. I REALIZE THERE IS NO CURRENT FIX, BUT DEALERSHIPS SHOULD BE DOCUMENTING COMPLAINTS.

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE HAS A 14.5 USG GAS TANK AND GETS APPROXIMATELY 40MPG AS PER THE VEHICLE COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE A RANGE OF APPROXIMATELY 560 MILES. AT 390 MILES, THE DISTANCE TO EMPTY DISPLAY WAS 44 MILES AND THE GAS GAUGE NEEDLE WAS JUST ABOVE E. AT THE FILL UP THE PUMP KICKED OFF AT 9.6 GALLONS. WHEN TRYING TO ADD MORE GAS, THE PUNP KICKED OFF AGAIN AT 10.1 GALLONS. THE GAS GAUGE READS FULL AND THE DISTANCE TO EMPTY READS 470 MILES. I AM EITHER 4 GALLONS SHORT OF A FULL TANK OR THE GAUGE READS EMPTY WHEN THERE IS 4 GALLONS REMAINING. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 4 WEEKS. A SERVICE WRITER AT THE DEALERSHIP DENIES ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM AS THERE IS NO ACTUAL RECALL NOTICE. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS NO REMEDY. DEALERSHIPS HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE THROUGH INTERNAL MEMOS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. THE RESPONSE FROM THE DEALERSHIP IS TO LEAVE IT FOR A DAY TO BE LOOKED AT. I REALIZE THERE IS NO CURRENT FIX, BUT DEALERSHIPS SHOULD BE DOCUMENTING COMPLAINTS.

Additional Notes:

VEHICLE HAS A 14.5 USG GAS TANK AND GETS APPROXIMATELY 40MPG AS PER THE VEHICLE COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE A RANGE OF APPROXIMATELY 560 MILES. AT 390 MILES, THE DISTANCE TO EMPTY DISPLAY WAS 44 MILES AND THE GAS GAUGE NEEDLE WAS JUST ABOVE E. AT THE FILL UP THE PUMP KICKED OFF AT 9.6 GALLONS. WHEN TRYING TO ADD MORE GAS, THE PUNP KICKED OFF AGAIN AT 10.1 GALLONS. THE GAS GAUGE READS FULL AND THE DISTANCE TO EMPTY READS 470 MILES. I AM EITHER 4 GALLONS SHORT OF A FULL TANK OR THE GAUGE READS EMPTY WHEN THERE IS 4 GALLONS REMAINING. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 4 WEEKS. A SERVICE WRITER AT THE DEALERSHIP DENIES ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM AS THERE IS NO ACTUAL RECALL NOTICE. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS NO REMEDY. DEALERSHIPS HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE THROUGH INTERNAL MEMOS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. THE RESPONSE FROM THE DEALERSHIP IS TO LEAVE IT FOR A DAY TO BE LOOKED AT. I REALIZE THERE IS NO CURRENT FIX, BUT DEALERSHIPS SHOULD BE DOCUMENTING COMPLAINTS.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11341918
Notice Date: Jul 28, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11341941 Other
Jul 28, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

FOR THE SECOND TIME NOW THE BATTERY IN THE BRAND NEW 2020 RAV4 XLE (HAD IT FOR LESS THAN A MONTH) WAS DRAINED WHEN THE CAR WAS NOT IN USE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, BATTERY RECHARGED AND TOLD NOTHING WRONG, NO ERROR CODES, ETC. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN NOW. CAR BEING TOWED TO THE DEALER AND I AM ASKING FOR A NEW BATTERY TO BE INSTALLED.

Corrective Action:

FOR THE SECOND TIME NOW THE BATTERY IN THE BRAND NEW 2020 RAV4 XLE (HAD IT FOR LESS THAN A MONTH) WAS DRAINED WHEN THE CAR WAS NOT IN USE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, BATTERY RECHARGED AND TOLD NOTHING WRONG, NO ERROR CODES, ETC. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN NOW. CAR BEING TOWED TO THE DEALER AND I AM ASKING FOR A NEW BATTERY TO BE INSTALLED.

Additional Notes:

FOR THE SECOND TIME NOW THE BATTERY IN THE BRAND NEW 2020 RAV4 XLE (HAD IT FOR LESS THAN A MONTH) WAS DRAINED WHEN THE CAR WAS NOT IN USE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, BATTERY RECHARGED AND TOLD NOTHING WRONG, NO ERROR CODES, ETC. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN NOW. CAR BEING TOWED TO THE DEALER AND I AM ASKING FOR A NEW BATTERY TO BE INSTALLED.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11341941
Notice Date: Jul 28, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11341305 Other
Jul 24, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

BATTERY DIES WHEN NOT STARTED FOR A FEW DAYS, WITH NO DOORS LEFT OPEN OR LIGHTS LEFT ON, ETC. DEALER STATES THAT DIAGNOSTICS CAME BACK CLEAR AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BATTERY. ISSUE STILL PRESENT. VEHICLE WAS LEFT IN THE GARAGE OFF FOR 3 DAYS, WHEN WE NOTICED THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD.

Corrective Action:

BATTERY DIES WHEN NOT STARTED FOR A FEW DAYS, WITH NO DOORS LEFT OPEN OR LIGHTS LEFT ON, ETC. DEALER STATES THAT DIAGNOSTICS CAME BACK CLEAR AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BATTERY. ISSUE STILL PRESENT. VEHICLE WAS LEFT IN THE GARAGE OFF FOR 3 DAYS, WHEN WE NOTICED THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD.

Additional Notes:

BATTERY DIES WHEN NOT STARTED FOR A FEW DAYS, WITH NO DOORS LEFT OPEN OR LIGHTS LEFT ON, ETC. DEALER STATES THAT DIAGNOSTICS CAME BACK CLEAR AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BATTERY. ISSUE STILL PRESENT. VEHICLE WAS LEFT IN THE GARAGE OFF FOR 3 DAYS, WHEN WE NOTICED THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11341305
Notice Date: Jul 24, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11341054 Other
Jul 23, 2020
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

FUEL TANK DOES NOT FILL UP 14.5 GALLONS. IT ONLY FILLS UP ABOUT 9-10 GALLONS OF FUEL. MILEAGE RUN ON FULL TANK IS WAY WAY LESSER THAN WHAT IS ADVERTISED.

Corrective Action:

FUEL TANK DOES NOT FILL UP 14.5 GALLONS. IT ONLY FILLS UP ABOUT 9-10 GALLONS OF FUEL. MILEAGE RUN ON FULL TANK IS WAY WAY LESSER THAN WHAT IS ADVERTISED.

Additional Notes:

FUEL TANK DOES NOT FILL UP 14.5 GALLONS. IT ONLY FILLS UP ABOUT 9-10 GALLONS OF FUEL. MILEAGE RUN ON FULL TANK IS WAY WAY LESSER THAN WHAT IS ADVERTISED.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11341054
Notice Date: Jul 23, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 23, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11340719 Other
Jul 21, 2020
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 MILES, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITH AND WITHOUT THE LANE ASSIST FEATURE ACTIVATED. WITHIN ANOTHER 2-4 MILES THE FAILURE WAS INDEPENDENTLY REMEDIED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DELUCA TOYOTA (1719 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL 34471, (352) 732-0770) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. *LN*JB *BF *JS

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 MILES, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITH AND WITHOUT THE LANE ASSIST FEATURE ACTIVATED. WITHIN ANOTHER 2-4 MILES THE FAILURE WAS INDEPENDENTLY REMEDIED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DELUCA TOYOTA (1719 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL 34471, (352) 732-0770) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. *LN*JB *BF *JS

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 MILES, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITH AND WITHOUT THE LANE ASSIST FEATURE ACTIVATED. WITHIN ANOTHER 2-4 MILES THE FAILURE WAS INDEPENDENTLY REMEDIED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DELUCA TOYOTA (1719 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL 34471, (352) 732-0770) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. *LN*JB *BF *JS

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11340719
Notice Date: Jul 21, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11340719 Other
Jul 21, 2020
Defect Description:

LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 MILES, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITH AND WITHOUT THE LANE ASSIST FEATURE ACTIVATED. WITHIN ANOTHER 2-4 MILES THE FAILURE WAS INDEPENDENTLY REMEDIED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DELUCA TOYOTA (1719 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL 34471, (352) 732-0770) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. *LN*JB *BF *JS

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 MILES, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITH AND WITHOUT THE LANE ASSIST FEATURE ACTIVATED. WITHIN ANOTHER 2-4 MILES THE FAILURE WAS INDEPENDENTLY REMEDIED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DELUCA TOYOTA (1719 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL 34471, (352) 732-0770) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. *LN*JB *BF *JS

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 MILES, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITH AND WITHOUT THE LANE ASSIST FEATURE ACTIVATED. WITHIN ANOTHER 2-4 MILES THE FAILURE WAS INDEPENDENTLY REMEDIED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DELUCA TOYOTA (1719 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL 34471, (352) 732-0770) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. *LN*JB *BF *JS

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11340719
Notice Date: Jul 21, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11339877 Other
Jul 17, 2020
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

FUEL INDICATION IN CAR IS INCORRECT. WHEN FUELING TO FULL DOES NOT INDICATE FULL AND FUEL GAUGE APPEARS INCORRECT AS QUANTITY DECLINES VERY QUICKLY. NOT ABLE TO TELL FROM THE GAUGE HOW MUCH FUEL IS ACTUALLY IN THE CAR. HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS IN ALL CONDITIONS SINCE CAR PURCHASED ON 04/18/2020

Corrective Action:

FUEL INDICATION IN CAR IS INCORRECT. WHEN FUELING TO FULL DOES NOT INDICATE FULL AND FUEL GAUGE APPEARS INCORRECT AS QUANTITY DECLINES VERY QUICKLY. NOT ABLE TO TELL FROM THE GAUGE HOW MUCH FUEL IS ACTUALLY IN THE CAR. HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS IN ALL CONDITIONS SINCE CAR PURCHASED ON 04/18/2020

Additional Notes:

FUEL INDICATION IN CAR IS INCORRECT. WHEN FUELING TO FULL DOES NOT INDICATE FULL AND FUEL GAUGE APPEARS INCORRECT AS QUANTITY DECLINES VERY QUICKLY. NOT ABLE TO TELL FROM THE GAUGE HOW MUCH FUEL IS ACTUALLY IN THE CAR. HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS IN ALL CONDITIONS SINCE CAR PURCHASED ON 04/18/2020

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11339877
Notice Date: Jul 17, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11340023 Other
Jul 17, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

2020 JANUARY RAV4 XLE AWD. 2 CASES OF DEAD BATTERY. 1ST IN APRIL MILEAGE 2029, 1 WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING. 2ND IN JULY MILAGE 2896, 2 DAYS WITHOUT DRIVING. 1ST TIME; AAA JUMPED IT, TESTED BATTERY SAID IT FAILED. TOOK TO DEALER; NOTHING WRONG, BATTERY TEST GOOD. 2ND TIME; TOYOTA ROAD SERVER JUMPED IT. A SIMPLE SEARCH OF THE WEB SHOWS HUNDREDS OF THE SAME ISSUE. POSSIBLE REPORTED CAUSES; BAD BATCH OF BATTERIES, DCM FW UPDATE (TSB T-SB-0021-20 - DOESN'T APPLY TO OUR CAR), MYSTERY "SENSOR" NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, CONSTANT DATA COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN KEY FOB, POSITIONING SATELLITE OR BLUETOOTH PHONE. THIS IS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE!!! PEOPLE ARE BEING STRANDED AT ANY TIME WITH A DEAD BATTERY ON CARS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD!!!

Corrective Action:

2020 JANUARY RAV4 XLE AWD. 2 CASES OF DEAD BATTERY. 1ST IN APRIL MILEAGE 2029, 1 WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING. 2ND IN JULY MILAGE 2896, 2 DAYS WITHOUT DRIVING. 1ST TIME; AAA JUMPED IT, TESTED BATTERY SAID IT FAILED. TOOK TO DEALER; NOTHING WRONG, BATTERY TEST GOOD. 2ND TIME; TOYOTA ROAD SERVER JUMPED IT. A SIMPLE SEARCH OF THE WEB SHOWS HUNDREDS OF THE SAME ISSUE. POSSIBLE REPORTED CAUSES; BAD BATCH OF BATTERIES, DCM FW UPDATE (TSB T-SB-0021-20 - DOESN'T APPLY TO OUR CAR), MYSTERY "SENSOR" NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, CONSTANT DATA COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN KEY FOB, POSITIONING SATELLITE OR BLUETOOTH PHONE. THIS IS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE!!! PEOPLE ARE BEING STRANDED AT ANY TIME WITH A DEAD BATTERY ON CARS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD!!!

Additional Notes:

2020 JANUARY RAV4 XLE AWD. 2 CASES OF DEAD BATTERY. 1ST IN APRIL MILEAGE 2029, 1 WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING. 2ND IN JULY MILAGE 2896, 2 DAYS WITHOUT DRIVING. 1ST TIME; AAA JUMPED IT, TESTED BATTERY SAID IT FAILED. TOOK TO DEALER; NOTHING WRONG, BATTERY TEST GOOD. 2ND TIME; TOYOTA ROAD SERVER JUMPED IT. A SIMPLE SEARCH OF THE WEB SHOWS HUNDREDS OF THE SAME ISSUE. POSSIBLE REPORTED CAUSES; BAD BATCH OF BATTERIES, DCM FW UPDATE (TSB T-SB-0021-20 - DOESN'T APPLY TO OUR CAR), MYSTERY "SENSOR" NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, CONSTANT DATA COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN KEY FOB, POSITIONING SATELLITE OR BLUETOOTH PHONE. THIS IS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE!!! PEOPLE ARE BEING STRANDED AT ANY TIME WITH A DEAD BATTERY ON CARS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD!!!

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11340023
Notice Date: Jul 17, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11338404 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
Jul 9, 2020
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

ON JULY 3, 2020 AT 2:30PM I WAS PARKING THE CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A STRIP MALL WHEN I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR BUT THE CAR IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE PARKED CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE, WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AGAIN AND JERKED BACKWARDS, WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE PARKED CAR IN FRONT ON ME AGAIN FOR THE 2ND TIME. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAITED FOR THE OWNER OF THE PARKED VEHICLE, THE POLICE ARRIVED ON SITE AND THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *LN CONSUMER STATED BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*JB

Corrective Action:

ON JULY 3, 2020 AT 2:30PM I WAS PARKING THE CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A STRIP MALL WHEN I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR BUT THE CAR IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE PARKED CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE, WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AGAIN AND JERKED BACKWARDS, WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE PARKED CAR IN FRONT ON ME AGAIN FOR THE 2ND TIME. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAITED FOR THE OWNER OF THE PARKED VEHICLE, THE POLICE ARRIVED ON SITE AND THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *LN CONSUMER STATED BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*JB

Additional Notes:

ON JULY 3, 2020 AT 2:30PM I WAS PARKING THE CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A STRIP MALL WHEN I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR BUT THE CAR IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE PARKED CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE, WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AGAIN AND JERKED BACKWARDS, WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE PARKED CAR IN FRONT ON ME AGAIN FOR THE 2ND TIME. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAITED FOR THE OWNER OF THE PARKED VEHICLE, THE POLICE ARRIVED ON SITE AND THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *LN CONSUMER STATED BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*JB

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11338404
Notice Date: Jul 9, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 9, 2020

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