Rear suspension arm (tie rod) corrosion
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V596000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V596000?
NHTSA recall 16V596000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on August 12, 2016. It addresses: Rear suspension arm (tie rod) corrosion. The recall affects approximately 337,449 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V596000 or the manufacturer campaign number Toyota G0V Lexus GLK. 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.