2018 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 2018 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
Jun 28, 2019Equipment, OtherSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 888 270 9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
NHTSA campaign 19V503000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Dec 20, 2017Equipment, OtherToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 to 2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 800 331 4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
NHTSA campaign 17V831000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 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 2018 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.