NHTSA Recall 23V734000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,853,568 vehicles. It affects 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V734000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23TB13 / 23TA13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | November 1, 2023 |
| Owner notification | December 27, 2024 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
Safety risk
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V734000
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.