2021 Toyota RAV4 · recalls
2021 Toyota RAV4 recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall that include the 2021 Toyota RAV4. It is 23V-865, filed Dec 20, 2023 for the airbags.
- 1recalls
- 1systems
- 385owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Dec 20, 2023 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
125 of the 385 owner complaints on this car cite the airbags. Symptom sheets that include this system: Airbag warning light or recall (125) · Takata airbag inflator recall (90).
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Electrical: 47 complaints, no recall
- Engine: 41 complaints, no recall
- Transmission and drivetrain: 22 complaints, no recall
- Fuel and propulsion: 21 complaints, no recall
- Steering: 21 complaints, no recall
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