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2021 Toyota RAV4 recalls

1 recall is on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota RAV4.

1 Open recalls
370 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION #23V865000 Reported 20/12/2023

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Risk

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Free fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 370 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Toyota RAV4.

AIR BAGS 120
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 53
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 37
STEERING 20
POWER TRAIN 16
STRUCTURE 16
ENGINE 15
SEATS 13

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 have?

1 recall is on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota RAV4. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Toyota recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2021 Toyota RAV4. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Toyota. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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