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2013 Toyota RAV4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 261
Latest campaign: Nov 1, 2023

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Nov 1, 2023	23V734000
Seat belts	1	Feb 19, 2016	16V096000
Visibility/wiper	1	Sep 18, 2015	15V577000
Hybrid propulsion system	1	Mar 13, 2015	15V143000
Trailer hitches	1	Jan 16, 2015	15V011000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 1, 2023Latest campaign


Nov 1, 202323V734000	Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V734000 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. Risk A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. 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 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. Filed under Rav4 Campaign NHTSA 23V734000 · Nov 1, 2023
Feb 19, 201616V096000	Seat belts: rear/other A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V096000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame. Risk A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F. Filed under Rav4 Ev Campaign NHTSA 16V096000 · Feb 19, 2016
Sep 18, 201515V577000	Visibility/wiper Over time, the dripping water may cause corrosion and wear at the joint, potentially resulting in the separation of the wiper linkage. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V577000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor. Risk Over time, the dripping water may cause corrosion and wear at the joint, potentially resulting in the separation of the wiper linkage. Once this occurs, the wipers would not function, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water diverter channel. In addition, a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm will be installed. The wiper linkage will have a protective cover over the wiper linkage joint to minimize water splash and a retainer ring to prevent the wiper arm from separating from the wiper motor. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service number at 1-800-331-4331. Filed under Rav4 Ev Campaign NHTSA 15V577000 · Sep 18, 2015
Mar 13, 201515V143000	Hybrid propulsion system A loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V143000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Rav4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. Due to a software issue within a component of the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly, the electric propulsion motor may shift to "neutral" resulting in a possible loss of drive power. Risk A loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Filed under Rav4 Ev Campaign NHTSA 15V143000 · Mar 13, 2015
Jan 16, 201515V011000	Trailer hitches If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V011000 What's wrong Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights. Risk If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash. Remedy SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A. Filed under Rav4 Campaign NHTSA 15V011000 · Jan 16, 2015

Merged from NHTSA model names: Rav4, Rav4 Ev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component261

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

261Complaints filed

22Involving a crash

29Involving a fire

15Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	75	29	0	14	1
Unknown or other	41	16	1	10	1
Power train	30	11	1	0	1
Engine	29	11	1	9	0
Structure	28	11	1	2	0
Service brakes	23	9	6	0	1
Vehicle speed control	18	7	4	0	0
Air bags	13	5	11	0	11
Equipment	13	5	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	11	4	0	0	0
Steering	11	4	0	0	0
Visibility	7	3	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	7	3	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	5	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	5	2	2	0	2

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names RAV4, RAV4 EV.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“The system that failed is the 12-volt battery hold-down assembly and associated electrical infrastructure, exactly as described under NHTSA Safety Recall Campaign Number 23V-729 (Toyota Recalls 23TA13 / 23TB13).”
Filed 08/24/2026 · ODI 11759089
Unknown or other
“Toyota issues a Customer Support Program Notification regarding paint peeling on vehicles with factory applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint.”
Filed 07/20/2026 · ODI 11751458
Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that a mileage discrepancy was discovered after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale.”
Filed 06/08/2026 · ODI 11742666

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2013 Toyota RAV4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Toyota RAV4. The most recent, 23V734000 (reported November 1, 2023), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Toyota RAV4?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 75 complaints out of 261 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 22 crashs and 29 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Toyota RAV4?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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Recall summary by component5

Safety recalls5

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Seat belts: rear/other

Visibility/wiper

Hybrid propulsion system

Trailer hitches