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2013 Toyota RAV4 Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Nov 1, 2023

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Toyota RAV4 average of 6.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Trailer Hitches, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2013 Toyota RAV4 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 23V734000

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Nov 1, 2023

What is recalled

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 15V011000

Trailer Hitches

Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Reported Jan 16, 2015

What is recalled

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.

Safety consequence

If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Toyota RAV4 model years

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2013 Toyota RAV4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota RAV4 have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2013 Toyota RAV4. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2013 Toyota RAV4?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology