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2005 Toyota RAV4 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Toyota RAV4, spanning 2 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with 2005 Toyota RAV4. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

Distinct campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups2distinct top-level categories
Latest recordOctober 17, 2019report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2005 Toyota RAV4 recall campaigns

The 2005 Toyota RAV4 report contains 4 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 19V741000 dated October 17, 2019.
DO NOT DRIVE
Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
May 13, 2015
Potential units
159,700campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured May 13, 2003, to October 25, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag, free of charge. Owners were mailed an interim notice June 17, 2015. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Owner notification: August 21, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
October 17, 2019
Potential units
928,220campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Why it matters: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

Owner notification: November 20, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
February 3, 2010
Potential units
153,418campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

Why it matters: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2010. owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Owner notification: May 27, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
February 3, 2010
Potential units
271,417campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

Why it matters: This does not meet the standard requirements.

Remedy

Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. dealers will also correct the owner's manual. the safety recall began on may 27, 2010. owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.

Owner notification: May 27, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2005 Toyota RAV4?

The most frequent component groups in 2005 Toyota RAV4 campaign records are Equipment (2), Air Bags (2); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Equipment2
Air Bags2