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2016 Toyota RAV4

3 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Electrical system

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 1,853,568 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V734000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Labels

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

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 94 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V236000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electronic stability control (esc)

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

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 16,656 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V198000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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