Toyota Rav4 Hybrid 2017

• Recall 243686 [USA]: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
  Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 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.
  dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed december 8, 2023. Remedy parts are anticipated by june 2024. Owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23tb13 and 23ta13.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 156469 [USA]: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2017-2019 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."
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 124654 [USA]: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Gulf states toyota, inc. (gulf states) is recalling certain 2017 4runner , 86, avalon, camry, camry hybrid, corolla, corolla im, highlander, highlander hybrid, prius, prius c, rav4, rav4 hybrid, sienna and yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the tire pressure label.
  gulf states will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began june 15, 2017. Owners may contact gulf states customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17r2.
  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.

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• Recall R/2017/328 [UK]: Possibility of a fuel leak
  In certain specific conditions fuel may leak from the low pressure line due to a compatibility issue between the fuel filter and fuel line connector.
  on affected vehicles replace the fuel line connector and fit an improved filter.

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• Recall R/2018/378 [UK]: Incorrect tightening torque was possibly applied during previous injector removal or replacement
  An incorrect tightening torque was applied at the moment of injector re-installation.
  check the injector clamp bolt torque and replace the parts if necessary.

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• Recall R/2021/104 [UK]: There is a possibility that the exhaust gas recirculation cooler could develop an internal coolant leak
  A possibility that the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler could develop an internal coolant leak
  replace the egr cooler in all involved vehicles and if necessary replace the inlet manifold.

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• Recall 2021723 [Canada]: Accessories
  Issue: this recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at toyota or lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: this recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 pk5a408j09 pU14000904 C014003151 pk5a408j13 pU14000905 C014000885 pk5a489j11 pU14000907 C014000888 pk5a489j22 pU14000909 C014000907 pk5a410h00 pU14000911 C014100904 pU14000900 pU14000913 C014100907 pU14000901 pU14003571 C014100911 pU14000902 pk5a408j05 pU14000903 safety risk: engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.

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• Recall 2019428 [Canada]: Accessories
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the hook and loop material used to attach the carpet to its underpadding may not be flame resistant. As a result, when it is tested alone, the loop fasteners do not meet the requirements of canadian regulations. Safety risk: as the carpet is always assembled, and the loop fasteners are very small, this problem does not create a safety risk. Corrective action: this is not a recall. The company has made production changes to ensure that all new vehicles meet the requirements of canadian regulations.

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• Recall 2019420 [Canada]: Other
  Issue: this recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by vitro automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: this is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the motor vehicle safety act. Safety risk: glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective actions: the company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “dot 287” along with the lettering “vmr” (replacement market) and a date code that is before july 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or [email protected] to arrange for replacement of the glass.

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• Recall 2017363 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: for vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for installation, the dealer will replace the block heater assembly with a new one of an improved design. For vehicles where the subject block heater was not approved for installation, dealers will remove the block heater assembly. In the interim, until the remedy can be performed, dealers will cut the plug end from the block heater cord to disable the block heater's operation.

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• Recall 2021723 [Canada]: Accessories
  Issue: this recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at toyota or lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: this recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 pk5a408j09 pU14000904 C014003151 pk5a408j13 pU14000905 C014000885 pk5a489j11 pU14000907 C014000888 pk5a489j22 pU14000909 C014000907 pk5a410h00 pU14000911 C014100904 pU14000900 pU14000913 C014100907 pU14000901 pU14003571 C014100911 pU14000902 pk5a408j05 pU14000903 safety risk: engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.

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• Recall 2017363 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: for vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for installation, the dealer will replace the block heater assembly with a new one of an improved design. For vehicles where the subject block heater was not approved for installation, dealers will remove the block heater assembly. In the interim, until the remedy can be performed, dealers will cut the plug end from the block heater cord to disable the block heater's operation.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Pedestrian alert sounds investigation # DP22005

  Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.On january 27, 2023, nhtsa opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On june 24, 2023 and as supplemented on june 25, 2023, the petitioner notified nhtsa he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioners withdrawal, dp22-005 is closed. Closure of this dp does not represent a determination by nhtsa regarding the subject matter of the petition.
  

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• Fire originating from 12v battery area investigation # PE21005

  Nhtsas office of defects investigation (odi) has received eleven complaints and additional early warning report (ewr) data alleging a non-crash thermal event originating in the left side of the engine compartment of the fourth generation (xa40 platform, model year 2013-2018) toyota rav4 vehicles. A majority of thermal events occurred during driving conditions, with four taking place with the ignition off. Drivers experienced stalling prior to the thermal event in half of the instances where the vehicle was in motion. The twelve-volt battery was identified as the area of origin in a majority of the incidents reviewed. Improper battery installation or prior front end collision repair was a factor in the ewr field reports. Despite these external influences on the battery retaining method, the overall number of vehicle fire allegations with the battery as the area of origin is larger than its peer population.This preliminary evaluation has been opened to better understand the contributing factors and frequency of vehicle fires originating from the battery region of the subject vehicles relative to peer vehicles. The odi reports cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/owners/searchnhtsaid using the following complaint identification numbers: 11394683, 11378273, 11362502, 11348663, 11327143, 11317639, 11316999, 11315799, 11311546, 11271217, 11034782.
  

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The contact owns a 2017 toyota rav4 hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, he attempted to avoid a rock but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that rock struck the fuel neck and caused a substantial fuel leak, 13/8 hose was unprotected and cut. A fellow motorist alerted the contact of the failure. The contact inspected the vehicle and found the leak. The contact temporarily fixed the leak and drove to the residence. The contact ordered a new filler neck and repaired the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The manufacturer recommended that the contact take the vehicle to an authorized local dealer for inspection. The vehicle was inspected by a service dealer. The vehicle was repaired by owner. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Recurring problems with awd malfunction, engine light on. Contacted toyota two month ago, no reply from toyota; description of complaints: on march 19, 2021, i was driving my rav4 (vin[xxx] ) to go to toledo ohio. During the driving, the awd system malfunction/2wd mode engaged and the engine light came on (see attached). Interestingly, the warning lights came on and off three to four times and each time i felt a drag/hesitation as if the gear was changed from 4wd to 2wd (exhibit 1) . It advised me to visit the toyota dealer. After arriving toledo, oh i visited jim white toyota dealer next morning and explained the situation. The dealership was very cordial and helpful. Unfortunately, they did not record any malfunctioning code (exhibit 2). While returning home on march 21, 2021, the awd warning light did not come on. A few days later, these warning lights came on again, and that forced me to visit the local toyota dealer, fitzgerald, for inspection again. They diagnosed the problem to code P0456 (exhibits 3-4). This code refers to “…that there is a small leak in the evaporative emission control system.” today (05/31/2021), after two repairs at fitzgerald toyota, gaithersburg, the "awd malfunction came back on with the engine light on again. The code reads: P043Eand f;P2401,P2402 and P2419. Please ask toyota to address this problem and make it as part of recall to fix this problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6).

I bought my rav4 in september of 2017 brand new and within 6 months i had a dead battery needing replacement so i replaced it via aaa. Since then, i have had the battery replaced an additional 3 times! I always serviced my car at the dealer and took very good care of it. Then after 50k miles, i started having odd lighting issues…both headlight bulbs had to be replaced within 3 weeks of each other and one high beam bulb, and then my tail lights went out! Then i would occasionally have trouble starting the car and with a natural gas smell, rotten eggs. Which could be a catalytic converter or fuel pump issue but can also be the battery. Well, my rav was in the driveway with a dead battery and with no tail lights and had been sitting there for a month since i mainly drive our sienna.My rav just caught on fire and was completely destroyed. No one was hurt but if the sienna had been out there it would’ve caught on fire and it burned the garage door…rav totaled! I also had a very expensive brake job last year and think those are faulty too. But this fire….Was bad and i can’t get a car of equal value with what i received for the total loss. What is toyota doing about this? Less than 4 yr old well taken cared of rav 4 xle that i paid cash for and now can’t even replace with a corolla! There were no warning lights ever, not even for the dead battery’s. And less than 6 months prior to the fire, it was serviced at my toyota dealer and they said all was good. The firemen that came also told me that rav4 fires have increased and i searched on consumer reports and sure enough…what was explained was a carbon copy of my experiences. Thank god no one was in it when it started, but the house could’ve caught fire as well. Toyota needs to do something for those of us who had their cars totaled due to fire…just the time invested finding a replacement is worth something….Not to mention the time vested researching vehicles before i bought the rav4. Plus the depreciation, etc….

The vehicle is making a loud noise. When i go to turn it makes a cracking noise.

The vehicle is making a loud noise. When i go to turn it makes a cracking noise.

Three days ago, i parked my 2017 rav4 limited in my driveway, stopped the engine, got out, locked the door and went in to my house. Several hours later i went outside and found my rav4 running. For how long i don't know. I thought i may have done something incorrect. Now being very careful about shut down procedure, yesterday i parked the rav4 in the same driveway. Two hours later, i went ouside to check and again found the rav4 running, with the lights on. I found several reports on-line about others having the same experience with their rav4s. I called several toyota dealers to report the incident and see if they had experienced this problem with other customers. None did. It appears that i can't be confident that my rav4 will be wherever i parked it when i return to it.

Three days ago, i parked my 2017 rav4 limited in my driveway, stopped the engine, got out, locked the door and went in to my house. Several hours later i went outside and found my rav4 running. For how long i don't know. I thought i may have done something incorrect. Now being very careful about shut down procedure, yesterday i parked the rav4 in the same driveway. Two hours later, i went ouside to check and again found the rav4 running, with the lights on. I found several reports on-line about others having the same experience with their rav4s. I called several toyota dealers to report the incident and see if they had experienced this problem with other customers. None did. It appears that i can't be confident that my rav4 will be wherever i parked it when i return to it.

While stopped at a stoplight, my rav4 completely shut down and the dashboard flashed the warning "charging malfunction; see owner's manual". I took my rav4 to the dealership where they ran a full inspection and found zero issues. It has happened once since, as well. I believe it to be related to the overarching toyota rav4 battery/electrical issue as listed in other complaints.

While stopped at a stoplight, my rav4 completely shut down and the dashboard flashed the warning "charging malfunction; see owner's manual". I took my rav4 to the dealership where they ran a full inspection and found zero issues. It has happened once since, as well. I believe it to be related to the overarching toyota rav4 battery/electrical issue as listed in other complaints.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• C0140 [2] C0140
• C0141 [2] C0141
• U1400 [2] U1400
• P0A45 [1] Drive Motor "B" Position Sensor Circuit
• P0A80 [2] Replace Hybrid Battery Pack
• P1AC0 [2] P1AC0
• P2610 [1] ECM/PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance
• P043E [1] Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Reference Orifice Low Flow
• P0456 [1] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
• P2401 [1] Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Pump Control Circuit Low
• P2402 [1] Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Pump Control Circuit High
• P2419 [1] Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit Low