NHTSA Data Explorer

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

3,075

Condition issue

1,894

Reporting mechanism

1,359

Noise

1,173

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,120

Fluid issue

827

Safety restraint issue

790

Performance issue

742

Vibration/harshness

676

Engine behavior

642

Braking behavior

520

Driver assistance issue

485

Thermal issue

456

Safety restraint behavior

402

Steering behavior

371

Electrical issue

339

Access/entry issue

223

Infotainment behavior

216

Starting behavior

164

Ride/handling behavior

133

Recent change

129

Powering on/off behavior

123

Lighting behavior

115

Smell

91

Electrified system issue

78

HVAC behavior

37

Wiper/washer behavior

35

Communication/network issue

19

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


Crash

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.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.