2016 Toyota RAV4 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota RAV4. The newest was filed on January 11, 2023. A campaign covers some or all cars of this model year. To check one car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Electrical system1Tires1Service brakes1

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota RAV4

NHTSA 23V734000 · filed January 11, 2023

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

What NHTSA says: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.

The risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

The fix, as filed: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.

Campaign 23V734000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 16V236000 · filed October 4, 2017

Tires

What NHTSA says: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

The risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix, as filed: SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.

Campaign 16V236000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 16V198000 · filed July 4, 2016

Service brakes

What NHTSA says: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

The risk: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix, as filed: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.

Campaign 16V198000 on nhtsa.gov

Other model years

2015 RAV4: 4 recalls 2017 RAV4: 3 recalls Every Toyota RAV4 year

Before you buy or sell a 2016 Toyota RAV4

Check the car itself

This list is for the model year. Only a VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows which recalls are still open on one car.

Confirm the build

Recalls often cover one engine, trim or build period. Decode the VIN to see what the car left the factory with.

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Source: NHTSA recall data, checked November 1, 2026.Not affiliated with NHTSA or Toyota.

2016 Toyota RAV4 recalls: common questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 as of November 1, 2026. Each campaign covers some or all vehicles of that model year, so not every car is affected by every recall.

How do I check if my 2016 Toyota RAV4 has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's own recall page. That lookup shows the recalls still unrepaired on that one car, which this page cannot do. The VIN is on the driver's side of the dashboard, seen through the windshield, and on your registration card.

Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

Under federal law the manufacturer generally has to fix a safety recall at no charge to the owner. There are limits, for example for vehicles first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires). A Toyota dealer does the work, so call one with your VIN to book it.

Where does this recall list come from?

From NHTSA, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which publishes recall records as public data. We refresh the list every week and show NHTSA's own wording for each campaign. We are not affiliated with NHTSA or with any vehicle manufacturer.