CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The front lower suspension arms on these vehicles may have cracks. Over time, a cracked arm can separate from the front wheel assembly, which can cause a loss of vehicle control.
If a suspension control arm breaks, the vehicle can become difficult or impossible to steer, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the repair done as soon as possible.
Toyota will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will replace both front lower suspension arms at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is included, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, referencing interim recall numbers 20TB08 and 20TA08.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota RAV4 | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | 20192020 |