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Vehicle recall 20V373000 · June 24, 2020

Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid

Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

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 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.
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
20V373000
Reported to NHTSA
June 24, 2020
Filed by
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Manufacturer campaign
20TB11 / 20TA11
Owner notification
August 17, 2020
Vehicles potentially affected
46
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Electric power assist system
Recall 20V373000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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