Toyota RAV4, RAV4 EV Recalled for Seat Belt Issue
The Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 EV models are being recalled to address an issue with their seat belts.
A total of approximately 1,124,000 units are affected by the recall, which includes the 2006-2012 RAV4 and the 2012-2014 RAV4 EV. According to Toyota, the involved vehicles are equipped with lap-shoulder seat belts in both second-row outboard seats. There is a possibility that in the event of a very severe frontal crash, the lap belt webbing could contact a portion of the metal seat cushion frame and separate. As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
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The Japanese automaker will notify affected owners by first class mail and dealerships will add resin covers to the metal seat cushion frame at no cost to fix the issue.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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