NHTSA Recall # | 150073 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V064000 |
MFG Compaign # | See report |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 HYBRID |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Date of notification | 03/04/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/10/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/10/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/02/20 |
Report created | 06/02/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 44191 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2020 toyota avalon hybrid, camry, camry hybrid and lexus es300h and 2019-2020 rav4 and rav4 hybrid vehicles equipped with 2. 5l 4-cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally. |
Consequence summary | A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 3, 2020. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20ta04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20la02. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |