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2016 Toyota RAV4 Recalls

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

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NHTSA campaigns

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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 Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2016 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 16V236000

Tires

Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Reported Apr 22, 2016

What is recalled

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Safety consequence

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V198000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Apr 7, 2016

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety consequence

Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.

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

Campaign details

Other Toyota RAV4 model years

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2016 Toyota RAV4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota RAV4 have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2016 Toyota RAV4. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2016 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