NHTSA Campaign 20V373000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Jun 24, 2020 · 46 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TOYOTA RAV4 2019 46
TOYOTA RAV4 2020 46
TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2020 46

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V373000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.