Recall
Toyota Rav4 — 20V373000
NHTSA ID
20V373000
Make
Toyota
Model
Rav4
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2020-06-24
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Units Affected
46
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
20TB11 / 20TA11
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.