TOYOTA 2015 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 TOYOTA RAV4
Brand
TOYOTA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC is recalling certain 2015 TOYOTA RAV4 vehicles due to trailer hitches issues. If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increase.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026