Toyota recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Rav4 2019–2020
- Toyota Rav4 Hybrid 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V373000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 24, 2020
- Owners notified
- Aug 17, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 46
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Toyota recall: Seats Apr 22, 2026
- Lexus / Subaru / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Oct 30, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 11, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Wheels Dec 5, 2024
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2023
- Toyota recall: Electrical system Nov 1, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.