2013 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 2 2013 Toyota RAV4 recalls, newest first
Nov 1, 2023Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v BatteryToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 to 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.
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 to 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V734000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Jan 16, 2015Trailer HitchesSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013 to 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.
Fix: 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 SET15A.
NHTSA campaign 15V011000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 Toyota RAV4. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2013 Toyota RAV4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.