Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V286000 Reported May 20, 2020

Front lower suspension arms may separate

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Suspension · 9,502 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V286000
Manufacturer Campaign
20TB08 / 20TA08
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
9,502
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 20, 2020
Completion Rate
97.65

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 rav4 and rav4 hybrid vehicles. the front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.

Safety Consequence

If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. this recall began august 10, 2020. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20tb08 / 20ta08.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 20V286000 or campaign 20TB08 / 20TA08.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V286000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V286000?

NHTSA recall 20V286000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on May 20, 2020. It addresses: Front lower suspension arms may separate. The recall affects approximately 9,502 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 20V286000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20TB08 / 20TA08. 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.