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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 23V734📅 Nov 2, 2023

2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
23V734000
Manufacturer recall #
23TB13 / 23TA13
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
1,853,568
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Owner phone
1-800-331-4331
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 27, 2024
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V734 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V734?

2013–2018 Toyota RAV4. 1,853,568 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Toyota dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-331-4331.