Toyota recalls 2022 RAV4 models with potential air bag deployment issues during crashes. Incorrect occupant detection may cause improper air bag deployment, increasing injury risk. Owners must have seat inspected by dealer.
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Toyota is recalling certain 2022 RAV4 vehicles because their front passenger seats might incorrectly detect occupants, leading to improper air bag deployment during crashes. This could increase the risk of injury for drivers and passengers.
The front passenger seat may have internal parts that interfere with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor. This causes the air bag to deploy incorrectly during crashes, potentially increasing injury risk for occupants.
Owners of 2022 Toyota RAV4 vehicles with front passenger seats that may have assembly issues are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk during crashes.
Check if your 2022 RAV4 was mailed a notification letter from Toyota on or after September 2, 2022. The recall covers specific models that may have assembly issues with the front passenger seat.
Call 1-800-331-4331 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat for free if necessary.
Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.
The front passenger seat may have assembly issues that cause the air bag to deploy incorrectly during crashes, increasing injury risk.
Check if your 2022 RAV4 received a notification letter from Toyota on or after September 2, 2022.
Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free seat inspection and repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V519000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 22V519000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08. 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.
