Vehicle recall 20V286000 · May 20, 2020
Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid
The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
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 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.
- Consequence
- If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 20V286000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2020
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20TB08 / 20TA08
- Owner notification
- August 10, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,502
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
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 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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