Recall 23V734000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Defect in 2013-2018 TOYOTA RAV4
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,853,568 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V734000 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,853,568 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 2013-2014 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.
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