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2019 Toyota RAV4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 8
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 901
Latest campaign: Nov 4, 2020

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	2	Jun 28, 2019	19V503000 19V244000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Nov 4, 2020	20V682000
Steering	1	Jun 24, 2020	20V373000
Suspension	1	May 20, 2020	20V286000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Feb 6, 2020	20V064000
Back over prevention	1	Aug 6, 2019	19V576000
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	Jul 24, 2019	19V544000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 4, 2020Latest campaign


Nov 4, 202020V682000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V682000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Filed under Rav4 Campaign NHTSA 20V682000 · Nov 4, 2020
Jun 24, 202020V373000	Steering: electric power assist system A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V373000 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. Risk 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. Filed under Rav4 Campaign NHTSA 20V373000 · Jun 24, 2020
May 20, 202020V286000	Suspension: front control arm If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V286000 What's wrong 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. Risk If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Filed under Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 20V286000 · May 20, 2020
Feb 6, 202020V064000	Engine and engine cooling A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V064000 What's wrong 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. 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 20V064000 · Feb 6, 2020
Aug 6, 201919V576000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V576000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." Risk If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the back-up camera system and replace the audio display unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0N. Filed under Rav4 Campaign NHTSA 19V576000 · Aug 6, 2019
Jul 24, 201919V544000	Electronic stability control (ESC) Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V544000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." Risk Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF. Filed under Rav4 Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 19V544000 · Jul 24, 2019

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

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Owner complaints by component901

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

901Complaints filed

28Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

23Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel/propulsion system	266	30	0	1	0
Engine	206	23	1	0	0
Unknown or other	170	19	5	1	4
Electrical system	103	11	3	2	3
Structure	90	10	2	1	1
Power train	80	9	1	0	0
Air bags	46	5	6	0	9
Service brakes	39	4	7	0	5
Steering	32	4	2	0	4
Vehicle speed control	30	3	7	0	3
Forward collision avoidance	18	2	3	0	0
Fuel system	17	2	0	0	0
Suspension	16	2	0	0	0
Gasoline	16	2	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	15	2	0	0	0

19 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 Hybrid.

Latest reports

Engine
“I am reporting a potentially recurring safety-related failure of the electric engine coolant/water pump on my 2019 Toyota RAV4 equipped with the 2.5L A25A-FKS engine.”
Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767567
Visibility/wiper
“The wipers started acting up a few months ago, the low setting would cycle 7 times then stop randomly, the high setting would cycle 11 times then stop randomly. I could reset it by turning off, then on.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766456
Engine
“Component: Engine — Engine Cooling System — Coolant Pump Summary: The electric water pump on my 2019 Toyota RAV4 failed prematurely at 64273 miles.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764531

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2019 Toyota RAV4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota RAV4. The most recent, 20V682000 (reported November 4, 2020), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Toyota RAV4 recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), steering (1), suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Toyota RAV4?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 266 complaints out of 901 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 28 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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 component8

Safety recalls8

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Steering: electric power assist system

Suspension: front control arm

Engine and engine cooling

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

Electronic stability control (ESC)