2006 Toyota RAV4: recalls and complaints

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• 16V59600012 Aug 2016Suspension / Rear
• 16V3960002 Jun 2016Seats / Front Assembly / Seat Heater/Cooler
• 16V09600019 Feb 2016Seat Belts / Rear/Other
• 15V68900022 Oct 2015Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls
• 14V1680009 Apr 2014Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
• 13V38300028 Aug 2013Suspension / Rear
• 12V3730002 Aug 2012Suspension / Rear
• 11V11300024 Feb 2011Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
• 10V0360003 Feb 2010Equipment / Other / Labels
• 10V0350003 Feb 2010Equipment / Other / Labels
• 09V22300015 Jun 2009Equipment / Other / Labels

1. 16V596000Received 12 Aug 2016. 337,449 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0V for Toyota vehicles and GLK for Lexus vehicles. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-383, in which some vehicles were only inspected, sealed, and did not have both arms replaced. The affected vehicles were previously recalled under 13V-383, but did not have both rear suspension arms replaced at that time. Those vehicles need to have both arms replaced as part of this recall remedy.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number Toyota G0V Lexus GLK. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Oct 2016.

2. 16V396000Received 2 Jun 2016. 7,749 units.

   Seats / Front Assembly / Seat Heater/Cooler

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

   Report filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number SET16B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jul 2016.

3. 16V096000Received 19 Feb 2016. 1,123,752 units.

   Seat Belts / Rear/Other

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number G0F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jun 2016.

4. 15V689000Received 22 Oct 2015. 1,814,284 units.

   Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number C0M. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Nov 2015.

5. 14V168000Received 9 Apr 2014. 1,486,413 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Oct 2014.

6. 13V383000Received 28 Aug 2013. 780,584 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that have rust or corrosion on the alignment adjustment threads. All of the rear tie rods will then be encased in an epoxy to prevent future environmental damage. Due to limitations in parts, the recall remedy will be launched in phases from September 2013 through mid-April 2014. All owners will receive notification of the recall, with most receiving second notifications when parts are available in their area. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes Toyota and Lexus recall 12V-373. All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.

7. 12V373000Received 2 Aug 2012. 780,584 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear tie-rod nut for looseness and replace any suspect tie-rod found loose. Dealers will also affix instructions in multiple places to prevent improper servicing in the future. The recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Nov 2012.

8. 11V113000Received 24 Feb 2011. 1,363,244 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus lx570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The remedy is now available. The safety recall began early april 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

   Report filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 9LG. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Apr 2011.

9. 10V036000Received 3 Feb 2010. 153,418 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

   Report filed by SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 May 2010.

10. 10V035000Received 3 Feb 2010. 271,417 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This does not meet the standard requirements.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.

    Report filed by GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 May 2010.

11. 09V223000Received 15 Jun 2009. 27,080 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

    Report filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2009.

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Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2006 Toyota RAV4
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The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 27.

Complaints that report a crash

26

Complaints that report a fire

5

Injuries in the complaints

10

Deaths in the complaints

1

Date of the newest complaint

26 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19940
2. 19950
3. 19960
4. 19970
5. 19984
6. 19994
7. 20003
8. 20010
9. 20020
10. 20030
11. 20042
12. 20055
13. 200611
14. 200714
15. 200814
16. 200915
17. 201014
18. 201111
19. 20125
20. 20132
21. 20144
22. 20154
23. 20163
24. 20173
25. 20183
26. 20197
27. 20206
28. 20211
29. 20221
30. 20233
31. 20243
32. 20253

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Toyota RAV4?

8,145,974 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Toyota RAV4 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 50 recall campaigns for the Toyota RAV4, model years 1994 to 2025. 11 of them name the 2006 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Toyota RAV4 name most often?

Steering: 232 of 882 component mentions, or 263 per 1,000. For all 2006 vehicles the figure is 95.2 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Toyota RAV4 open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.