Seat belt webbing may be cut by seat frame
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V096000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V096000?
NHTSA recall 16V096000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on February 19, 2016. It addresses: Seat belt webbing may be cut by seat frame. The recall affects approximately 1,123,752 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V096000 or the manufacturer campaign number G0F. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.