Every 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 20V064000
Jun 2, 2020Engine and Engine Cooling
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
- Risk
- A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.
Full recall details for 20V064000 →Suspension · NHTSA 20V286000
May 20, 2020Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
- Risk
- If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V286000 →Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · NHTSA 19V544000
Jul 24, 2019Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Risk
- Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.
Full recall details for 19V544000 →
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, reporting 3 crashes, 2 injuries. Toyota has issued at least 164 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Fuel/Propulsion System11
- Fuel System, Gasoline3
- Service Brakes2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
- Air Bags1
- Electrical System1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (54)
- Equipment (42)
- Structure (30)
- Engine (23)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (12)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (12)
Read Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS STOPPED, A GMC YUKON CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED.”
2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRIDMar 19, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11403849
Crash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 20- 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED A DODGE VAN. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE QUARTER PANEL OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE.”
2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRIDSep 27, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11258524
Injury reportedCrash
“AS I PULLED IN TO PARKING SPOT CAR ACCELERATES HIT WALL AND SWERVES AND HITS SPARKED VEHICLE.”
2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRIDJul 25, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11234732
“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the message "Hybrid System Malfunction" was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and contacted the dealer, and was informed that the vehicle was safe to drive.”
2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRIDMar 24, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11650172
“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact discovered that an unknown fluid was leaking behind the brake pedal. No warning light was illuminated.”
2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRIDFeb 6, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11641115
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