Vehicle recall 15V577000 · September 18, 2015
Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 EV
In the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.
- Consequence
- Over time, the dripping water may cause corrosion and wear at the joint, potentially resulting in the separation of the wiper linkage. Once this occurs, the wipers would not function, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water diverter channel. In addition, a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm will be installed. The wiper linkage will have a protective cover over the wiper linkage joint to minimize water splash and a retainer ring to prevent the wiper arm from separating from the wiper motor. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service number at 1-800-331-4331.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V577000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 18, 2015
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Owner notification
- November 7, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 423,456
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility/wiper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota RAV4 (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Toyota RAV4 EV (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
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