My daughter just called me very upset because her dealership in Atlanta charged her $200 to look at this issue and told her it’s a $4700 repair. They said they have to replace roof rails and the headliner due to stains. This is why they are called stealerships. I’ll be doing this when she comes home for Christmas. Thanks for the great video.

My Rav is four years old. I saved this video. Thank you for showing how to fix this. Pretty simple when you know how.

My Rav4 was leaking so bad , and I just followed these intructions from top to finish. Let's hope it works, I'll keep you posted❤

Thankyou Sir! My mother in law just has this issue and I came to KZfaq and you had the answers. We appreciate your help from here in Seattle!

Thank you very much I had water coming in the roof of my 2019 rav4 I did the the fix for less than $20 and it worked the dealer wanted to charge me over $1000 Thanks again

Wow so thankful for your upload! I just purchased a 2019 about 2 months ago. Live in Florida and it's now storm season, noticed my car was super humid after rain. Finally witnessed the leak while in the car during a storm. Will be fixing this this weekend! Thank you.

You’re awesome! Just bought a 2021 RAV4 and freaked out when I found out about this issue. Will be proactively repairing it thanks to your video! Thank you so much!

Thanks! This method worked for any cars with leaking roof rail. My 2012 Volvo XC60 started leaking at A-pillar at 10 years old. It's not from windshield. Not from sunroof drain. It turned out to be leaking from roof rail bolt holes around the gaskets. I sealed them with Sikaflex polyurethane-based Construction Sealant and no more water leak! I think it'll happen to any car eventually so it's good to learn how to do this. The seal is not going to last forever. 10 years is the time it's likely fail even it won't leak for new cars. No need to caulk the whole roof channel like some people did. That's just dumb. The water channel act as gutter to divert water to back and front of the car.

Just started getting leaking on my A frame. Toyota says it a very labor intensive repair and wants $1000. Unreal. Thanks for your helpful video

FANTASTIC!! Best Fix for a frustrating issue! Toyota not owning up to their mistakes - makes me sick.

Thanks a lot man. Dealer asked for $350 just to look at it and keep telling me that I have dropped the garage door on top of my car (maybe in my dream and I forgot). I left the dealer without further conversation and looking online for solution.

Again! Very good explaining and job as well.

Thank you . I needed this video so bad. Do you have to do both sides or just one side?

Great video thx for taking the time to post it

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Exceptional instruction . from the tools and applications needed to the step by step instructions. Great jo!!

Thank you so much!!!! You're not getting enough likes for this!!!

Thank you brother. Toyota quoted me $5000+ dollars to replace the roof rails and the headliner 😂 can’t wait to fix this myself you’re the man💯

Wife's older Rav4 with this issue. Thank you! Now, I want to know HOW KZfaq made this video available when I didn't even search for it? Oh, my. Totally crazy.

Thanks. My 2019 Toyota Tundra started leaking a lot after a heavy rain.

Just tried the technique on my 2020 Rav4 XSE, fingers crossed, thanks!!

Thank you so much! May God bless you and your family.🕊🙏🏻

Mine is not leaking yet but I just completed these steps. Im so surprised I didn't have a leak yet because mine didn't even have gaskets where the holes in the roof are so they must have been peeled off a long time ago. Thanks for this tutorial on this fix!

Hey everyone, I just had this happen to my 2021 Rav4 Adventure! I have the high profile roof rails and I couldn't figure out how to remove them, and it is very different from the ones in this video. I didn't want to try to take out the headliner so I brought it my local Toyota Dealer to see what they would say about the problem. FYI, I bought mine used, out of warranty from a non-Toyota dealer. The Toyota dealer looked up the problem and said the issue is logged in their system and they actually said "it's not a recall yet but we will take care of this for you at no charge" they said they are also going to look for "organic growth" obviously meaning mold... I'm actually super impressed that Toyota is fixing this for me. It's being fixed right now, they said they had to order some parts. My advice is to take it to the dealer to see if they'll take care of if for you....Thanks so much for the video, it was super helpful!

Super helpful.Great presentation Thanks !!!

I have a 2019 and was going through the same issue. I contacted Toyota brand engagement center and they told me it was covered under the Toyota customer support program which is an extended warranty 10 years after purchase. Got to the dealership they tried to charge me, I told them it was covered under the program. Then the manager came out and said it was covered 😊

Great video! Just washed my rav4 2019 and noticed that both front pillars were wet. Found this video and bought the products to do the repair. Surprised that Toyota did not make this a recall. Be careful when removing the rails the main front white mounting plug can break off part of it’s mounting assembly from the rail itself. If this does not work I will be plugging the holes .

Good video! I would only add the 3M tape to the front as was mentioned before.

Thank you so much for the video. You're awesome 👌

thanks man , i just bought a rav 4 2019, tomorrow i get the car😂

Excellent video. This is the simplest repair technique for the roof rail leak recommended on the RAV4World forum. Only thing to add is at the very front of the rail in front of that long white clip there is a flat rectangular clip that you should put a new piece of 3M double sided tape on to replace the OEM tape. Other than the silicon you can use butyl rubber caulk or tape. Also you can just seal up the holes in the roof with plugs or caulk and just use the 10mm bolts to hold on the rails.

Thanks for the video. My car doesn't leak yet but I notice I put a lot of force and weight to the roof rail when washing the car. That can put a lot of stress on the white long plug. I might just remove the white plug and cover the hole.

Yea baby, knowledge = power, thx.

Many thanks for the tip, mine is next.

Excellent video

Thanks I have this problem right now...

THANK YOU! I wondered what was going on and how to fix it!

Thanks for this video. Wife and I have been struggling with this for a while now. It appears Toyota has also acknowledge their poor design and fixed it for 2022 models.

GOD BLESS YOU, AND UTUBE…. THANK YOU VERY MUCH 👍👍

I just pulled off my rails and it was a shitload harder that what I saw in this video. Two of the front clip mounts broke off from the underside of the rails. They're setting up with JB Weld right now, so I guess I can't finish this until tomorrow. Oh, and yes, be sure to put a new piece of the grey outdoor 3M double-sided tape on the area in the very front of the rails. This will keep the wind from lifting them up.

Great video, thanks!

It's not just Toyotas. I had this same issue on a Ford & helped a friend with her Nissan.

Такая же проблема. Спасибо друг.

Great video. Would you please share link for rubber gasket box and sealant you showed in video. Thanks

Thank you my friend

Thanks so much for this video! This is exactly what is happening to my 2017 RAV4. Do you know how to do this on the 2017 model that has rails? Don’t know how to get the rails off to get to these gaskets. Thank you!

I would recommend using the rubber gasket then using silicone because silicone helps preserve rubber.

You're the man! Best

Thanks for this video. What is the best way to get rid of the headliner stains and should i be worried about the water that got in there?

Thank you, good man

I had to do this to mine today. 50,000 miles. I noticed the slight discoloration near the sun visors. Mostly on the passenger side. I hope this does the trick. I will let you know. Thank You!!!!😊The factory gaskets just crumbled, when I removed them, just like in your video.

I just received a letter from Toyota yesterday they are going to fix this issue and guarantee it for 10 years, they say its not a recall, but they are going to fix it

Just FYI, Toyota has acknowledged the issue and there is a CSP (Customer Satisfaction Program) in place for this. Over 1 million were affected.

Thank you 😊

Amazing video. Quick question, do you still use the old gaskets with silicone around it or just a silicone around it and throw the rubber gasket away?

Эта проблема в некоторых случаях имеет последствия. Вода по правой стойке стекает на разьем от блока Bluetooth, и там происходит замыкание. На панели загорается сообщение неисправность ABS или знак низкое давление в шинах. Если эту проблему не решать, дальше возникают проблемы с без ключевым доступом, машина плохо открывается или не открывается совсем. Если дошло до этого, то значит возникала коррозия в разьеме, который расположен справа у ног переднего пассажира. Ремонт состоит в замене неисправных пинов или разъема целиком. Но прежде нужно устранить течь!

Great video, thanks! Has Toyota changed the seals/o-rings since or will we all be needing this video? (2023 gasoline XLE)

Nice work! BTW water leak issue not only happened on RAV4, but also on the Corolla Cross. I don’t get it why Toyota still use this kind of design for their new cars.

Does that Permatex remain soft or will it harden? How difficult would it be to remove the rail again in case you needed to add extra gasket/seals. Thanks for sharing this tip

I squeezed gasket maker paste into the roof track. I popped it up with a credit card and did it with no other tools.

Thank for the video Toyota supposed recall all those Toyota I have a 2019 XLE premium I don’t have that problem not yet

Tqvm. Pls share link for the rubber gasket box. Having diffculty finding the same type of gasket.

Just washed my 2021 Rav4 Adventure and water was literally leaking into the car, I couldn't believe it! I found this video and I'm going to do this fix! My roof rails look more aggressive, I'm hoping the fix will be the same, any thoughts??? It looks like a class action suit just came out. Thank you for the video!

Hi thanks for sharing the video. Instead of using Permatex Ultra Black (82180) which sticks the surface permanently, can I use Optimum Black (27037) for ease of disassembling but which may also mean less durability?

Hi, thanks for the video. I have lexus nx 300 2021 and it did not come with the side rails installed. I bought the rails and want to install them, but the roof does not have holes. It just have marks where to drill. So what do you recommend should I drill and put silicon as gaskets? Should I be concerned about leaking water? Thanks

Have you had water in the spare wheel tray? Looks like I need to do the same procedure.

Hey sir Thank you so much for your video. I have a question My 2014 rav4 leaks tots of water on the driver floor mat when it rains.Do you think I could do same thing to fix?

Is it still holding?

Genius

@rogersimpson2093 Have the same truck . Did you do both sides or one side?

So, this just started happening in my 2020. How do I drain/dry the inside where the water was building up from the leak?

Hello, thank you for the video.. but please can you send the link of the rubber gasket set? And the correct gasket size. Thank you..

Wifey just noticed a pillar is wet after a full day of almost nonstop rain, she heard water moving around above her head. Wondering if the rails drain thru the same place as when water enters the sunroof. I visibly verified the front holes of the sunroof are clear, I mean we never open it so other then dust I saw no debry. Guessing I'll have to disassemble the tracks, reading thru comment I wont even waste time going to dealer since I am out of warranty

Just did the same thing, how is yours holding up?

I assume you are in the US but in Canada I just got a Warranty Enhancement Program notice from Toyota Canada for my Rav4 Hybrid Limited. It covers 2019-2021 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid and 2021 Rav4 Prime. "The specific condition covered by this program is roof rail water leaks from the roof rail mounting clips. If a water leak has been verified, the vehicle will be inspected and repaired with new roof rail clips, and Toyota will clean, replace and/or repair water damaged parts under the terms of this Warranty Enhancement Program. The Warranty Coverage is applicable for 10 years from the date of first use, regardless of the mileage".

молодец...из Восточной Европы сам?

Starting to see leaks on my Rav 4. Will this work on the 2017 model?

Does waterproof silicone work as well as the gasket maker?

I if I havnt had a leak should I leave it alone or make this repair?

How long will the Permatex Gasket Maker last for?

In the United States, do we know if Toyota covers this now under the warranty? I see mixed results in the comments section...

What size gasket o ring is needed??

OMG Same exact thing & same time frame (3) years. Wasn’t yours covered under warranty? I think 🤔 it’s covered under warranty (36) months or certain number of mileage.

What are the products you used for this?

I need the dealer to fix this for me! Because it already affected the electrical system. The "mud/sand" modes are activated by themselves, the security systems too. The driver's seat is heated as if it were active.

what are the clips on the roof rail called? Im missing one and Im trying to find the part

Hello , Which is the dimension of each gasket ? I Buy a box with the different gaskets , but i not know is the correct , please your help . Regards from Mexico !

where does the water get in? I have factory cross bars installed on mine.

did they fix this problem? I have a 2024 model.

Would this work on a 2018? Im having the same issue also

Will this still happen if you have roof racks installed ?

anyone know the size of the hole? I am looking for rubber plug on it. Thanks

So did it end up leaking again or ?

Where can i order that plastic clips??

This is now a class action lawsuit

Toyota Regional Consumer Affairs dept told me they would give me 700.00 off the repair if brought to local dealership......... which they told me was 3800.00. I asked for an email outlining this offer... they adamantly refused to put it in writing. I will be picking up a tube of this sealant, and have my mechanic drop the headliner, and see if the airbags are compromised or if the leaking was superficial and more of an annoyance. My FIRST and LAST Toyota.

Did anyone have issues with mold from all that water getting into the car?

2019 Toyota RAV4 warranty extended for another five years if leak.

This is under Warranty Enhancement Program in Canada now. Just received the paper work in the mail. July 5 2023

My car as well toyota Rav4 2019 all the rain come inside when it's rains this really annoying the makes really cheap material in your car

Haley Toyota in Midlothian VA estimated $1700, lol