Mechanic Notes

2022 Toyota RAV4 Front Passenger recall 22V519000

Safety recall

Component: Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger · Campaign 22V519000 · Reported 21/07/2022

Symptoms / what can happen

Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Cause

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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