NHTSA recall 20V-698 (20V698000)
exterior lighting recall reported November 12, 2020 - about 413 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V698000
- Also written as
- 20V-698
- Manufacturer number
- 20TA15
- Reported
- November 12, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~413
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles. The headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing the visibility of an oncoming driver or the vehicle operator, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA15.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-698 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.