2022 Toyota RAV4 Passenger Air Bag Recall (22V519)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 3,533 vehicles · Reported July 21, 2022
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 3,533 2022 Toyota RAV4; 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid; 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V519 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V519000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22TA08 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 21, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2022 Toyota RAV4; 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid; 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime |
| Units affected | 3,533 |
| Component | Air Bags > Sensor > Occupant Classification > Front Passenger |
| Safety risk | Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Toyota RAV4 in recall 22V519?
The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Is it safe to drive a 2022 RAV4 with recall 22V519?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the front passenger.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V519?
Recall 22V519 covers 3,533 vehicles: 2022 Toyota RAV4; 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid; 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime.
NHTSA lists 3,533 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Toyota | RAV4 |
| 2022 | Toyota | RAV4 Hybrid |
| 2022 | Toyota | RAV4 Prime |
What is the fix for the RAV4 passenger air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.
When was recall 22V519 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 22V519 to NHTSA on July 21, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 2, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 21, 2022 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V519000. |
| September 2, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 51 months ago. If your RAV4 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my RAV4 is part of recall 22V519?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V519 is open on your RAV4, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V519000 is open on your RAV4, it will be listed there, along with Toyota recall number 22TA08. You can also ask any Toyota dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should RAV4 owners do about recall 22V519?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V519000 applies to your RAV4.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Toyota dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the front passenger happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are RAV4 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 11 of them about the air bags.
Since recall 22V519 was reported on July 21, 2022, owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the air bags and were received on or after July 21, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related air bags issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 171 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 11 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Toyota RAV4: 145 complaints in total, 10 about the air bags
- 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime: 21 complaints in total, 1 about the air bags
- 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that a sudden complete stop on a major roadway was necessary due to a turtle crossing, and the vehicle in front was at a complete stop and exited the vehicle in their attempt to remove the turtle from the road.
2022 Toyota RAV4 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11654978, filed April 16, 2025
1.Airbag did not deploy but it did pop up from steringwheel and there is powder present. 2. Service at the dealership told me based on description that it is airbag failure and that there is no recalls for such on my car. 3.The vehicle is seating at the wrecker yard.
2022 Toyota RAV4 owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11688800, filed September 22, 2025
Truck hits a car that car lose control and drive in front of my wife wile driving she crash and the only messege apear on dash panel was air bag system malfunction my car is a Rav4 2022, before the crash lights like tps control come on and off…
2022 Toyota RAV4 owner, PR, NHTSA complaint 11692322, filed October 9, 2025
Can recall 22V519 make my RAV4 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Toyota RAV4 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V519
Did the recall 22V519 fix work?
Since recall 22V519 was reported on July 21, 2022, owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed September 2, 2022.
Is the 22V519000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my RAV4 is part of recall 22V519000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V519000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.