NHTSA Recall 20V698000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 413 vehicles. It affects 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V698000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20TA15 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | November 12, 2020 |
| Owner notification | January 6, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles. The headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing the visibility of an oncoming driver or the vehicle operator, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA15.
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 20V698000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | 2021 |
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.