Toyota recalls 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles with improperly closed headlight aiming caps that can cause glare, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must have caps closed by dealers.
Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing the visibility of an oncoming driver or the vehicle operator, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles because their headlight aiming caps may be improperly closed, allowing horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. This can cause glare for oncoming drivers, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80707-toyota-rav4-prime-2021-headlight-glare-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80707-toyota-rav4-prime-2021-headlight-glare-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V698000
“Toyota RAV4 Prime 2021: Headlight Glare Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80707-toyota-rav4-prime-2021-headlight-glare-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall 20V698000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V698000).
Improperly closed headlight aiming caps allow the headlight beam to be adjusted horizontally. This can cause glare for oncoming drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the chance of a crash.
Owners of 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime vehicles with improperly closed headlight aiming caps are most at risk. The hazard affects drivers and passengers during nighttime driving.
Check if your 2021 RAV4 Prime has headlight aiming caps that are not properly closed. The recall began January 6, 2021, and affects vehicles that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
Call 1-800-331-4331 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a fix.
Dealers will close the headlight aiming caps for free as part of the recall.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA15.
The headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam, which can cause glare and reduce visibility for oncoming drivers.
Your 2021 RAV4 Prime may be affected if the headlight aiming caps are not properly closed. The recall began January 6, 2021.
Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to have dealers close the headlight aiming caps for free.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V698000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 20V698000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA15. 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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