NHTSA recall 20V373000
Steering › Electric power assist system
Toyota RAV4 and 1 more
Reported Jun 24, 202046 vehicles affectedToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingMaker’s number 20TB11 / 20TA11
The defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.