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Toyota RAV4
Data refreshed September 6, 2026
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Complaints
9,504
Active records
Recalls
56
Active records
TSBs
1,496
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
12
Injuries
593
Crashes
819
Fires
289
Top reported issues — Toyota RAV4
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Operating state
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Noise
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Fluid issue
Safety restraint issue
Performance issue
Vibration/harshness
Engine behavior
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Thermal issue
Safety restraint behavior
Steering behavior
Electrical issue
Access/entry issue
Infotainment behavior
Starting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
Powering on/off behavior
Lighting behavior
Smell
Electrified system issue
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2022 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Sep 3, 2026
Idling, received a warning of engine stopped. steering power low. Trying to restart the car - it would start up then immediately shut down w/ the same error. Letting it sit for 15 minutes allowed it to reset and start again. It was raining at the time, wind shield wipers were on if that matters.
2016 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Sep 3, 2026
I was driving 9/3 and my left blinker light came on solid. I was not using my blinker. Within a few seconds my check engine light came on and another light. Then within 2 minutes the front left engine/tire caught fire.
2007 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Sep 3, 2026
This vehicle never got a incident, l don’t know why l got this recall
2022 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Sep 2, 2026
While driving at highway speeds, the moonroof suddenly and spontaneously exploded without being struck by any visible road debris or external objects. After safely pulling over and shutting the vehicle off to assess the damage, the car now refuses to start or crank. The electrical system and interior/dashboard lights still power on normally, but the ignition will not engage to drive the vehicle.
2025 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Sep 1, 2026
Driving my one owner 2025 Rav 4 Hybrid- pulling into a parking spot while gently pressing on the brake to slow car. Car was slowing then suddenly accelerated while brake pedal still being pressed, lunged forward and hit a wall in front of the parking space. No warning lamps/alarms went off and drivers seat belt did not engage. Called dealership to report incident.
2025 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Sep 1, 2026
My windshield spontaneously cracked from the outside frame down 10 inches and then across the glass through site line of driver. There was no outside influence (Rock chip and etc) I am not the first RAV4 owner to experience this.
2023 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Sep 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Destination LE2, Tire Size: 225/65/R17, DOT Number: [XXX]. The contact stated that while driving on [XXX], the red light illuminated and there was an abnormal rumbling sound. The contact pulled over at the exit and became aware that the outside circumference of the tire was shredded on the driver’s side rear tire. The tread was in good working order. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where all four tires were…
2023 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Aug 31, 2026
Front forward camera unavailable, World wide shortage of part. No known date of supply.
2023 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Aug 31, 2026
The vehicle experienced a sudden, severe loss of vehicle control while driving twice. Without any warning lights, dash indicators, or stored error codes, it began violently surging and decelerating uncontrollably around 20 mph with severe bucking. My [XXX] daughter was driving. Fortunately, this occurred on a quiet local residential road at 5 am; had this sudden failure occurred at highway speeds, it would have resulted in a catastrophic rear-end collision. The vehicle was purchased in May…
2016 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Aug 30, 2026
The red master warning triangle and an 'SRS Airbag System Malfunction' message illuminated unexpectedly on the dashboard of my 2016 Toyota Rav4 XLE under normal driving conditions. I contacted a certified Toyota dealership, and they confirmed that this dashboard warning indicates the vehicle's airbag system is completely disabled, leaving the occupants without airbag protection in the event of a collision. However, the dealership stated they will not cover the cost to diagnose or repair the…