2016 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 3 2016 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
Apr 22, 2016TiresSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FRS, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1 866 405 4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.
NHTSA campaign 16V236000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Apr 7, 2016Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 800 331 4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.
NHTSA campaign 16V198000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 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 2016 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.