Recall 23V734000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TOYOTA | RAV4 |
| 2014 | TOYOTA | RAV4 |
| 2015 | TOYOTA | RAV4 |
| 2016 | TOYOTA | RAV4 |
| 2017 | TOYOTA | RAV4 |
| 2018 | TOYOTA | RAV4 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.