Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 23V-734 · 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 23V-734 covers 1,853,568 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 38% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V734000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
38%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 80,672 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
The investigation behind this recall
- Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal EventsNHTSA