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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas I4

Displacement

4.7L/285

2.4L/144

Fuel System

SMPI

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 5400

166 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

306 @ 3400

165 @ 4000

Transmission

Drivetrain

4-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

3.94

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

2.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

1.41

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.02

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.22

3.15

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

2.92

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

4530 lbs

3300 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Double wishbone

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Double-Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Coil-Spring

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

1.18 in

0.95 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.83 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.6 x -TBD- in

11.8 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.3 x -TBD- in

11.2 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18 x 7.5 in

16 x 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

18 x 7.5 in

16 x 6.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

18 x 7.5 in

16 x 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/60R18

P215/70R16

Rear Tire Size

P265/60R18

P215/70R16

Spare Tire Size

P265/60R18

P215/70R16

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

19 MPG

30 MPG

Cruising Range - City

368.00 mi

381.60 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

16 MPG

24 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

437.00 mi

477.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

23.0 gal

15.9 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.6

14.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.04

2.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

37.4 ft

34.8 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

103.1 ft³

108.2 ft³

Front Head Room

39.7 in

40.8 in

Front Leg Room

41.8 in

Front Shoulder Room

58.0 in

57.1 in

Front Hip Room

55.3 in

53.8 in

Second Head Room

39.1 in

39.7 in

Second Leg Room

34.6 in

38.3 in

Second Shoulder Room

57.2 in

55.3 in

Second Hip Room

55.4 in

52.4 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

109.8 in

104.7 in

Length, Overall

189.2 in

181.1 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

75.2 in

71.5 in

Height, Overall

71.1 in

68.7 in

Track Width, Front

62.0 in

61.4 in

Track Width, Rear

62.0 in

61.4 in

Min Ground Clearance

9.1 in

7.5 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

5000 lbs

1500 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

500 lbs

150 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

7000 lbs

1500 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

700 lbs

150 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

7.2 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

4.7L DOHC SMPI 32-valve VVT-i V8 engine.

5-speed ECT automatic transmission w/OD.

Automatic transmission shiftlock system.

Full-time 4-wheel drive.

Torsen limited slip center differential w/locking feature.

Skid plates-inc: engine, fuel tank & transfer case.

Integrated towing hitch receiver w/ball mount kit.

Vehicle stability control (VSC).

Traction control (TRAC).

Hill-start assist control (HAC).

Down-hill assist control (DAC).

6005# GVWR.

Independent double-wishbone front suspension.

4-link rigid type rear suspension w/coil springs.

Front & rear stabilizer bars.

P265/60R18 mud & snow tires.

Full-size spare tire.

18" x 7.5" 6-spoke aluminum wheels.

Variable gear pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist.

Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)

2.4L DOHC SFI 16-valve VVT-i 4-cyl engine.

4-speed ECT automatic transmission.

Automatic limited-slip differential.

Front wheel drive.

Vehicle stability control (VSC).

Traction control (TRAC).

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension.

Double-wishbone rear suspension w/coil springs.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

P215/70R16 all-season tires.

16" x 6.5" steel wheels w/covers.

Full-size spare tire.

Electric pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr vented front/rear solid disc brakes.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist.

Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)

EXTERIOR

Black roof rack w/crossbars.

Color-keyed bumpers.

Color-keyed fender flares.

Front & rear mudguards.

Color-keyed grille.

Black illuminated running boards.

Aerodynamic projector beam halogen headlamps w/auto-on/off.

Integrated front fog lamps.

Color-keyed heated pwr mirrors.

Rear privacy glass.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist cycle.

Rear intermittent wiper.

Color-keyed rear license plate garnish.

Color-keyed door handles

Color-keyed bumpers.

Color-keyed rear spoiler w/stop lamp.

Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto-off.

LED rear lamps.

High solar energy-absorbing glass.

Rear privacy glass.

Foldable pwr mirrors.

Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Intermittent rear wiper.

Color-keyed rear door handle.

Color-keyed combination hard/soft shell spare tire cover.

Side-opening rear door w/hold-open feature

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

8-way pwr driver & 4-way pwr passenger heated front bucket seats w/driver seat memory, driver pwr adjustable lumbar support.

Leather-trimmed seats.

60/40 split fold-down rear seat.

Center console w/storage box, convenience tray, fold-out trash bag holder.

Beverage holders-inc: (2) front/(4) rear.

(2) 12V pwr outlets-inc: (1) front/(1) rear.

115V AC pwr outlet.

Leather-wrapped tilt & telescopic steering wheel w/cruise & audio controls.

Orange illuminated gauges-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, fuel level, LCD odometer, (2) trip meters.

Multi-information display-inc: time, fuel consumption, cruise range, temp info.

Cruise control.

Remote fuel door & hood releases.

Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilizer.

Pwr windows w/driver auto-down, rear auto up/down, jam protection.

Programmable auto pwr door locks.

Pwr rear hatch locking system.

Remote keyless entry w/rear window pwr-down operation.

HomeLink universal transceiver.

Tire pressure monitor system.

Dual-zone auto climate control w/rear ventilation & air filtration.

Rear window defogger w/timer.

Premium AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3/WMA changer, aux audio jack, satellite radio capability.

Silver & black woodgrain-style interior trim.

Electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass.

Cargo area backup mirrors.

Overhead console w/maplights, sunglass holder.

Leather-wrapped shift knob.

Rear seat center armrest w/pull-out cupholders & convenience tray.

Double-decker cargo system w/net.

Rear tonneau cover

Fabric-trimmed 6-way driver/4-way passenger seats-inc: height adjustment, seatback pockets.

60/40 split fabric-trimmed rear bench w/slide/recline function, 1-touch fold-flat lever, height-adjustable headrest, center armrest.

Multi-function center console-inc: (2) illuminated cupholders, storage box, cell phone storage pocket.

Tilt/telescoping steering wheel.

Amber-illuminated Optitron instrument cluster-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, LCD odometer w/(2) tripmeters.

Outside temp gauge.

Direct tire pressure monitor system.

Pwr windows w/driver-side auto up/down & jam protection.

Pwr door locks.

Remote keyless entry.

Cruise control w/brake deceleration feature.

Remote hood/fuel filler door releases.

Air conditioning w/air filtration.

Rear window defogger w/timer.

AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player-inc: (6) speakers, aux input jack.

Fender-mounted mast antenna.

(10) cup/bottle holders.

(3) 12V auxiliary pwr outlets.

Dual glove boxes w/upper box one-push open/close.

Digital clock.

Door panel storage pockets, bottle holders.

Dual visor vanity mirrors w/sliding extensions, roof-mounted vanity light.

Illuminated entry-inc: key illumination, interior light, front map light.

Cargo area storage pockets in wheel housing w/(2) cupholders.

Rear deck storage-inc: water-repellant foldable deck board

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist.

Driver & front passenger advanced airbags.

3-point seat belts at all seating positions.

Front & 2nd row seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters.

Child restraint system (CRS) top tether anchors.

Rear child-protector door locks & pwr window lockout.

Vehicle stability control (VSC).

Traction control (TRAC).

Automatic transmission shiftlock system.

Side-impact door beams

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist.

Driver/front passenger advanced airbag system.

Driver/front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags.

Front & 2nd row roll-sensing side curtain airbags.

3-point seat belts for all seating positions w/adjustable front seatbelt anchors.

Drivers emergency locking retractor (ELR) seatbelt.

Passengers automatic locking retractor (ALR) & emergency locking retractor (ELR) seatbelts.

Child protector rear door locks.

Child restraint system (ISOFIX CRS) top tether anchors for all rear seating positions.

Vehicle stability control (VSC).

Traction control (TRAC).

Collapsible steering column.

Side impact door beams.

Front crumple zone

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V036000.

Mfg's Report Date:
February 3, 2010.

Component:
EQUIPMENT.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
153,418.

Summary:
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..

Consequence:
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..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V035000.

Mfg's Report Date:
February 3, 2010.

Component:
EQUIPMENT.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
271,417.

Summary:
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..

Consequence:
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..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V743000.

Mfg's Report Date:
November 19, 2014.

Component:
SEATS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
3,233.

Summary:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring..

Consequence:
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant..

Remedy:
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V396000.

Mfg's Report Date:
June 2, 2016.

Component:
SEATS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
7,749.

Summary:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed..

Consequence:
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire..

Remedy:
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V689000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 22, 2015.

Component:
VISIBILITY.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
2,000,000.

Summary:
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts..

Consequence:
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire..

Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V168000.

Mfg's Report Date:
APR 09, 2014.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1,291,449.

Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned..

Consequence:
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver..

Remedy:
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota will send their owners an interim notification letter in late April 2014 to advise owners of the recall, and will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors has not yet provided a notification schedule for the Pontiac Vibe owners. When the parts are available, dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V096000.

Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 19, 2016.

Component:
SEAT BELTS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1,123,752.

Summary:
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..

Consequence:
A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash..

Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. Owners were sent interim notification letters on March 16, 2016. A second notice will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V491000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 10, 2012.

Component:
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
2,519,424.

Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat..

Consequence:
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire..

Remedy:
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V373000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 01, 2012.

Component:
SUSPENSION:REAR.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
780,584.

Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tire rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tire rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment..

Consequence:
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Toyota is currently developing the remedy and will provide a notification schedule when it becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V383000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 28, 2013.

Component:
SUSPENSION.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
780,584.

Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tire rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tire rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment..

Consequence:
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that have rust or corrosion on the alignment adjustment threads. All of the rear tie rods will then be encased in an epoxy to prevent future environmental damage. Due to limitations in parts, the recall remedy will be launched in phases from September 2013 through February 2014. All owners will receive notification of the recall, with most receiving second notifications when parts are available in their area. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes Toyota and Lexus recall 12V-373. All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be reinspected and have the appropriate remedy applied..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V596000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 12, 2016.

Component:
SUSPENSION.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
337,449.

Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment..

Consequence:
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0V for Toyota vehicles and GLK for Lexus vehicles. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-383, in which some vehicles were only inspected, sealed, and did not have both arms replaced. The affected vehicles were previously recalled under 13V-383, but did not have both rear suspension arms replaced at that time. Those vehicles need to have both arms replaced as part of this recall remedy..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
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Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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