NHTSA Recall 16V096000: Seat belts: rear/other
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,123,752 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Toyota RAV4.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V096000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | G0F |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER |
| Report received | February 19, 2016 |
| Owner notification | June 24, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.
Safety risk
A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V096000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Toyota RAV4 EV | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.