Vehicle recall R/2022/326

Toyota RAV4 recall: The force-limiter in the seat belt retractor may not operate as designed

DVSA recall R/2022/326 names the Toyota RAV4. It was launched 23 January 2023. It covers vehicles built 7 August 2003 to 9 September 2005.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/326
Launched: 23 January 2023
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Manufacturer reference: 22SMD-109
Vehicles: 2 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The subject front seat belt assemblies are service parts designed for certain Toyota and Lexus models containing a seat belt retractor with a force-limiter function using a torsion shaft which helps control the loads on the occupant applied by the shoulder belt after the seat belt retractor locks up during a crash. During production the torsion shaft may have been manufactured incorrectly and the seat belt may not operate as designed allowing the seat belt to extend further than intended after locking. This can increase the amount of forward displacement of the occupant increasing the risk of an injury in the event of a crash severe enough to activate a force-limiter.

The fix

To inspect and replace the seat belt assembly if required.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Toyota RAV4	7 August 2003 to 9 September 2005	2

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/040 The Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU (HEV-ECU) contains software that could cause the hybrid system to shut down after driving continuously in EV mode in cold temperatures and when the accelerator pedal is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle. This could result in a loss of drive and an increased risk of a crash. 13 February 2023, Toyota RAV4
R/2023/206 DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production 21 August 2023, Toyota RAV4
R/2023/279 On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations. 12 October 2023, Toyota Yaris Cross, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Highlander and others
R/2021/315 THE EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEM (eCall) MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN REQUIRED 15 November 2021, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Yaris and others
R/2021/104 There is a possibility that the exhaust gas recirculation cooler could develop an internal coolant leak 31 May 2021, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris and others
R/2020/019 Takata airbag inflator may rupture on deployment 5 October 2020, Toyota Celica, Toyota Yaris, Toyota RAV4 and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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