NHTSA Recall 20V734000: Air bags: frontal and column (steering)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 161 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Toyota Avalon.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V734000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20TB17/20TA17 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL; STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | November 25, 2020 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.
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 20V734000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Avalon | 2020, 2021 |
| Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2020 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2020 |
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | 2020 |
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.