Steering column damage affects air bag performance
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 toyota avalon and 2020 avalon hybrid, rav4, and rav4 hybrid vehicles. breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. the recall began december 18, 2020. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is 20tb17/20ta17.
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FAQ: Recall 20V734000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V734000?
NHTSA recall 20V734000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on November 25, 2020. It addresses: Steering column damage affects air bag performance. The recall affects approximately 161 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V734000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20TB17/20TA17. 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.