Toyota is recalling 2020 RAV4 models due to potential air bag failure in crashes, which could increase injury risk. Owners must contact Toyota for free steering column replacement.
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
Toyota is recalling certain 2020 RAV4 vehicles because breakaway pins in the steering column might not work properly during crashes, increasing injury risk. This affects drivers and passengers in the event of a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80127-toyota-2020-rav4-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80127-toyota-2020-rav4-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V734000
“Toyota 2020 RAV4 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80127-toyota-2020-rav4-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall 20V734000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V734000).
Breakaway pins in the steering column could be damaged during production, which might cause the driver's air bag to not deploy correctly in a crash. This could increase injury risk for drivers and passengers.
Owners of 2020 Toyota RAV4 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the air bag fails during a crash.
Check if your 2020 RAV4 was sold between December 2019 and 2021. The recall number is 20TB17/20TA17.
Call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free steering column replacement.
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.
Breakaway pins in the steering column could be damaged during production, possibly affecting the driver's air bag performance in a crash.
Your 2020 RAV4 was sold between December 2019 and 2021. The recall number is 20TB17/20TA17.
Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free steering column replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V734000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 20V734000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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