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2020 TOYOTA RAV4 Recalled by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Date: November 25, 2020
Company: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.

Affected Products

2020 TOYOTA RAV4. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Why Was This Recalled?

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report