Toyota RAV4, Tacoma: Electronic stability control (esc)

Affects Toyota RAV4, Tacoma · 2012–2013 — about 261K vehicles.

The hazard

If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational