Toyota is recalling 2019-2020 RAV4 models with potential front suspension arm cracks that could cause loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Owners must have suspension arms replaced free by dealers.
If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 models because front suspension arms may have cracks that could cause the arm to separate from the wheel assembly. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Toyota for free replacement of the suspension parts.
If the front suspension control arm develops cracks, it could separate from the wheel assembly. This may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash during normal driving conditions.
Owners of 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the suspension arms crack.
Check if your vehicle was manufactured between 2019 and 2020. The recall covers specific RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models with potential suspension arm cracks.
Owners should contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 to schedule a free replacement of the front lower suspension arms.
Dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms at no cost to the owner once the recall is initiated.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.
The front lower suspension arms may have cracks that could cause the arm to separate from the wheel assembly, leading to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk.
Check if your vehicle was manufactured between 2019 and 2020. The recall covers specific RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models with potential suspension arm cracks.
Contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 to schedule a free replacement of the front lower suspension arms.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V286000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 20V286000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
