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Toyota RAV4
Data refreshed June 26, 2026
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Complaints
9,385
Active records
Recalls
56
Active records
TSBs
1,596
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
582
Crashes
811
Fires
287
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.
2020 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Jun 23, 2026
In March 2025 the driver door lock stopped working electronically and would only work manually. In August 2025 the passenger door lock stopped working noisy of the time. In Dec 2025 the rear passenger side does lock stopped working most of the time.
2021 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Jun 22, 2026
What component or system failed, and is it available for inspection? The roof/water sealing system failed, allowing water to enter the vehicle interior. It is available for inspection upon request. How was safety put at risk? Water intrusion through the roof caused visible mold growth, interior deterioration, and a severe foul odor. The mold and contamination inside the vehicle is causing constant illness to the occupant, creating a serious ongoing health and safety hazard. Has the problem been…
2024 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Jun 22, 2026
I was in a drive thru and my car had been idling for less than 5 minutes in the rain and started shuttering really bad with my roms dipping low. i put the vehicle in park and the the entire vehicle shut off and would not stay on without dying. for the next 20 minutes everytime i tried to start it it shut off immediately no matter what i would do. the vehicular kept telling me “Engine Stopped steering power low”. it let me put the vehicle in accessory mode and was fine but my steering wheel…
2025 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Jun 22, 2026
Properly inflated at all times Firestone Destination LE2 225/65R17 tire ruptured suddenly! There is a 1 radial slit in the sidewall near the beginning of the tread line. IVOQ N N N N 30 V N N MN
2018 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Jun 21, 2026
We were part of a 4 car collision on the freeway. A Ford Expedition that was slammed into then slammed into our RAV. The airbags never deployed and an error code came up saying fail for airbags.
2022 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Jun 21, 2026
The panoramic moonroof on my 2022 Toyota RAV4 spontaneously shattered and exploded outward at approximately 2:09 PM on June 21, 2026 while my wife was driving and exiting the freeway. There was a loud bang, followed by glass shards ejecting primarily outward onto the roof with a pattern showing the glass failed/bent from the inside out. The outer glass panel broke into multiple large sections with a clean perimeter failure and no visible external impact point or road debris damage. This created…
2021 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Jun 20, 2026
The front driver-side door lock and opener (actuator) stopped working using the key fob and needs to be manually locked from the inside. When I try to access the door after manually locking driver side and using my key fob for the remaining 3 locks, the unit won't automatically open. This causes a safety risk considering I need to access the driver's side back or front passenger side to open the door. According to what I've read this is a known issue.
2024 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Jun 20, 2026
I purchased a 2024 Toyota RAV4 in March 2024 with the expectation that its advertised safety and driver-assistance systems would function as designed. The vehicle has experienced a failure of the forward camera/ADAS system, resulting in the loss of multiple Toyota Safety Sense features. The following systems are currently unavailable or malfunctioning: • Dynamic Radar Cruise Control / Adaptive Cruise Control • Pre-Collision System • Lane Tracing Assist / Lane Keeping Functions • Road Sign…
2025 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Jun 20, 2026
As i was driving to work my sunroof shattered out of nowhere, there was no provocation. There was a big pop and then there were noises coming from the roof. When i checked I saw the sunroof had shattered into tine pieces. Toyota does not want to take responsability into this incident.
2020 TOYOTA RAV4
Filed Jun 19, 2026
The front brakes wear out too quickly. In the past 3 years, the front brakes and rotors have had to be replaced 5 times while the rear brakes only once. this is not normal. i have complained to the dealership but they have no answers.