NHTSA Recall 20V286000: Suspension: lower arm
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,502 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Toyota RAV4.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V286000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20TB08 / 20TA08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | May 20, 2020 |
| Owner notification | August 10, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
Safety risk
If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.
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 20V286000
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.