2000 Toyota RAV4 recalls and problems
The 2000 Toyota RAV4 has 3 safety recalls and 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Toyota RAV4 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Recall 20V-033: Air Bags
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant, and increases the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be equipped with an affected inflator. Potentially affected steering wheel serial numbers will be inspected by a dealer. Based on the inspection, dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate one, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall is 20TB01 and 20TA01.
Recall 00V-212: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility electric vehicles. The front disc brake rotor, when equipped with steel wheels, can develop stress fractures if the lug nuts are tightened with excessive torque.
Risk: The disc rotor could break (Where it mounts to the wheel), resulting in a loss of braking action on that wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the disc brake rotors. If the vehicle is equipped with steel wheels, toyota will replace the front disc brake rotors and steel wheels with new disc brake rotors and new aluminum wheels. In addition a caution label that reads, "use new genuine toyota aluminum wheels." will be affixed. Vehicles already equipped with aluminum wheels will only require caution label installation.
Recall 00V-211: Power Train
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility electric vehicles. If the subject vehicles are repeatedly parked by placing the shift lever into the "p" position without applying the parking brake, the parking lock rod, a component of the transmission parking lock system, could break.
Risk: This condition can render the system inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the parking lock rod.
2000 Toyota RAV4 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 4
- Visibility › Windshield — 3
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
- Wheels › Space Saver Wheel — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 1
- Wheels › Rim — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 108,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Toyota RAV4 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Toyota RAV4 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Toyota RAV4: 20V-033 (air bags), 00V-212 (service brakes, air), 00V-211 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Toyota RAV4?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (7 reports), followed by power train (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 108,000 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.