NHTSA Data Explorer

Toyota RAV4

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

9,450

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

585

Crashes

813

Fires

287

Top reported issues — Toyota RAV4

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Operating state

3,084

Condition issue

1,912

Reporting mechanism

1,368

Noise

1,177

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,120

Fluid issue

831

Safety restraint issue

795

Performance issue

746

Vibration/harshness

681

Engine behavior

650

Braking behavior

525

Driver assistance issue

502

Thermal issue

457

Safety restraint behavior

404

Steering behavior

376

Electrical issue

342

Access/entry issue

232

Infotainment behavior

227

Starting behavior

165

Ride/handling behavior

134

Recent change

133

Powering on/off behavior

125

Lighting behavior

115

Smell

91

Electrified system issue

78

HVAC behavior

38

Wiper/washer behavior

35

Communication/network issue

20

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 TOYOTA RAV4

Filed Aug 5, 2026


Driving at 70mph on the freeway when the rear windshield blew out. Seemingly for no reason. Didn't sound like anything hit the windshield, just the pop of the glass. Seems like a defective windshield.

2014 TOYOTA RAV4

Filed Aug 4, 2026


1 injured
Crash

Request for Investigation – 2014 Toyota RAV4 Airbag Non-Deployment On [XXX], at approximately [XXX]., the vehicle was involved in a traffic collision in Lakeland, Florida. The vehicle sustained a significant impact to the driver’s-side front area. Despite the nature and location of the collision, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags did not deploy. Law enforcement responded to the scene and completed Police Report. Emergency medical services also responded, and the driver was…

2014 TOYOTA RAV4

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Rav4. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The failure was intermittent. The failure lasted for several seconds before the power steering feature returned, and the vehicle returned to normal operation and the warning lights were no longer illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the contact received an estimate for a diagnostic test. Upon further investigation, the…

2018 TOYOTA RAV4

Filed Aug 3, 2026


Before o had taken my RAV4 into Toyota for the recall a AAA tech. had replaced the battery after jump starting it. There was nothing wrong with the sensors or anything else but after the battery was replaced all the electric sensors that are for lane change warnings and cruise control etc. stopped working. I took vehicle into Toyota of Santa Maria and was told that I needed to pay for the sensors that had failed. They told me that I was responsible and I do not believe I am when AAA had just…

2024 TOYOTA RAV4

Filed Aug 2, 2026


2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited : issues with vehicle detection but not limited to the Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) . Complaint includes problems with the vehicle's sensors and electronic control units (ECUs), which is leading to difficulties in detecting other vehicles on the road and posses ongoing safety concerns about the reliability of my vehicle's safety features, particularly when driving my car on freeways and surface streets. Sensor Malfunctions: I continue to have…

2025 TOYOTA RAV4

Filed Aug 2, 2026


On July 31, 2026, while traveling approximately 55 mph on a Maryland highway, my 2025 Toyota RAV4 unexpectedly lost power and shut off while in motion. There was no check-engine warning before the failure. The vehicle became disabled in a travel lane. Police responded, and the lane had to be closed because the vehicle could not be safely moved. There was no crash, fire, or injury. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Toyota dealership. The dealer documented that it had “shut off mid drive,”…

2004 TOYOTA RAV4

Filed Jul 31, 2026


Rear suspension control arm assembly (that supports the springs, control arm rods, shocks, as well as the the hub, brakes and wheel ) breaks completely due to rust and corrosion. It is a poor design that you can see this would happen at the weakest and narrowest section of the part. This causes the entire wheel assembly to drop or twist off, as it did mine and fortunately not on highway however on a busy local road. This vehicle was bought in [XXX], but original owner primarily had it in [XXX]…

2023 TOYOTA RAV4

Filed Jul 31, 2026


While making a left turn in my 2026 Toyota RAV4, the vehicle's Automatic Emergency Braking / Pre-Collision System suddenly activated without cause. The system sounded an audible warning beep and forced the vehicle to brake and come to a hard stop mid-turn. There was nothing in front of me that should have triggered the system. This put my safety and the safety of other drivers at risk. The forced stop occurred suddenly and unexpectedly while turning, which nearly caused an accident, as…

2019 TOYOTA RAV4

Filed Jul 31, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while accelerating, the vehicle started shaking, jerking, and vibrating abnormally before stopping. Additionally, the exterior door handles on the front passenger’s side door, rear passenger’s side door, and rear driver’s side door had detached from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…

2021 TOYOTA RAV4

Filed Jul 31, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s seat became stuck. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. The contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle from the front driver’s and passenger sides, causing puddles of water in the front driver’s and passenger’s seats with an abnormal odor. The contact stated that the leak was near the bolts and screws. The failure…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.