Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
What could happen
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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
Models and years in the notice
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
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