The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.
The risk
A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 16V-096 (16V096000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | G0F |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Seat belts › Rear/other |
| Report date | February 19, 2016 |
| Owners notified | June 24, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,123,752 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
- 2006 Toyota RAV4 seat belt problems 8
- 2007 Toyota RAV4 seat belt problems 17
- 2008 Toyota RAV4 seat belt problems 18
- 2009 Toyota RAV4 seat belt problems 7
- 2010 Toyota RAV4 seat belt problems 18
- 2011 Toyota RAV4 seat belt problems 30
- 2012 Toyota RAV4 seat belt problems 30
- 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV seat belt problems 1
- 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV seat belt problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 16V-096 repair free?
Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,123,752 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.