2009 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 has 8 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689, 2006-2010 RAV4 Accelerator-Pedal Safety Recalls - 11V-113 and 10V-017 ($0-$0 repair), 2006-2009 2GR-FE VVT-i Oil-Hose Limited Service Campaign History and Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Rear Lower Suspension Arms Can Separate - Recall 16V-596 ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
EQUIPMENT
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
TRAILER HITCHES
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 has 8 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689, 2006-2010 RAV4 Accelerator-Pedal Safety Recalls - 11V-113 and 10V-017, 2006-2009 2GR-FE VVT-i Oil-Hose Limited Service Campaign History. Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2009 Toyota RAV4 has 8 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689 and 2006-2010 RAV4 Accelerator-Pedal Safety Recalls - 11V-113 and 10V-017 and 2006-2009 2GR-FE VVT-i Oil-Hose Limited Service Campaign History and Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Rear Lower Suspension Arms Can Separate - Recall 16V-596. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Toyota RAV4 issues range from $0 to $0, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 15V-689 (Toyota C0M) covers certain 2006-2011 RAV4 vehicles. During manufacture of the driver's-door Power Window Master Switch, lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts. If the contacts are not protected, debris… Severity: high.
Two distinct accelerator-pedal safety recalls can apply within this model-year range. NHTSA 11V-113/Toyota 90L covers 2006 through certain 2010 RAV4s because an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat can trap the accelerator pedal in a wide-open position. NHTSA 10V-017/Toyo… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Toyota LSC 90K covered certain 2006-2009 RAV4 vehicles with the 2GR-FE because the rubber portion of the VVT-i oil-supply hose could degrade and leak. Toyota identified oil leakage, abnormal engine noise and the oil-pressure warning as possible signs. The campaign repair used No. Severity: high.
NHTSA Recall 16V-596 / Toyota G0V covers a specific subset of certain 2006-2011 RAV4s previously involved in rear-arm recalls: TMC-built 2006-2010 vehicles produced October 2005-August 2010 and TMMC-built 2009-early-2011 vehicles produced October 2008-September 2010. If rear-whee… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Toyota T-SB-0046-10 applies to specified 2006-2010 RAV4 production and addresses liquid fuel entering the EVAP system. The documented gates are an illuminated MIL with DTC P043E, P043F, P2401, P2402 and/or P2419, or an intermittent warm rough idle reproduced while commanding the… Severity: medium.
Toyota T-SB-0080-13 Rev1 documents a growl-type noise from the rear differential coupling on some 2006-2012 RAV4 4WD vehicles. Toyota attributes the condition to contamination of the front bearing inside the coupling, not to a model-wide rear wheel-hub defect. The bulletin applie… Severity: medium.
Toyota T-SB-0068-10 documents a specific condition on certain 2006-2010 RAV4s produced before listed VIN changes: the driver or front-passenger sunvisor mounting area on the vehicle body can become damaged, allowing the visor base to loosen at the headliner. Toyota's repair reinf… Severity: low.
Toyota Customer Support Program ZKG covered certain 2008-2017 RAV4 vehicles with original factory Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) paint when adhesion degradation caused peeling on qualifying exterior metal body panels. Toyota described sunlight degrading adhesion betwee… Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
