NHTSA recall 20V698000
Exterior Lighting · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: The headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing the visibility of an oncoming driver or the vehicle operator, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2021.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2021 Toyota Rav4 Prime.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V698000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.