2017 Toyota RAV4 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 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.

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Recall campaigns for the 2017 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 19V503000 · filed April 6, 2021

Equipment: other, labels

What NHTSA says: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix, as filed: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

Campaign 19V503000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 17V295000 · filed February 5, 2017

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

What NHTSA says: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

The risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix, as filed: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Campaign 17V295000 on nhtsa.gov

Other model years

2016 RAV4: 3 recalls 2018 RAV4: 3 recalls Every Toyota RAV4 year

Before you buy or sell a 2017 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.

2017 Toyota RAV4 recalls: common questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 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 2017 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.