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Toyota RAV4 Prime

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

222

Active records

Recalls

56

Active records

TSBs

291

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

0

Injuries

9

Crashes

26

Fires

2

Top reported issues — Toyota RAV4 Prime

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Operating state

3,105

Condition issue

1,919

Reporting mechanism

1,378

Noise

1,182

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,114

Fluid issue

828

Safety restraint issue

790

Performance issue

738

Vibration/harshness

679

Engine behavior

648

Braking behavior

535

Driver assistance issue

504

Thermal issue

459

Safety restraint behavior

405

Steering behavior

373

Electrical issue

351

Infotainment behavior

238

Access/entry issue

230

Starting behavior

162

Powering on/off behavior

136

Ride/handling behavior

135

Recent change

131

Lighting behavior

118

Smell

92

Electrified system issue

81

HVAC behavior

38

Wiper/washer behavior

33

Communication/network issue

18

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2026 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID

Filed Aug 2, 2026


Purchased brand new vehicle. At the time of incident vehicle had 168 miles. I was driving approximately 20 miles per hour on a parkway entrance ramp with no vehicle in front of me and no vehicles approaching from behind. I accelerated gradually to merge onto the parkway. The engine kicked and the dashboard lit up with several warning indicator lights including the check engine light (see attached images). The dashboard also had the following messages displayed “ system malfunction visit your…

2025 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID

Filed Aug 1, 2026


Crash

On XXX; I drove to [XXX] from [XXX], with a friend for a luncheon. I pulled into the restaurant parking lot to park my car. It was a sunny day and the parking lot was paved. I made a right turn into a parking space, I was applying the brakes and coasting into the space. I was about 1/3 of the way into the space when I felt the loss of brake tension. Then the car revs loudly; suddenly and unexpectedly the car accelerates forward as I was still pressing down on the brakes. I pushed the brakes…

2026 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID

Filed Jul 20, 2026


On 7/7/2026, while driving on a local road at under 600 miles from purchase (590 on odometer), the dashboard displayed a warning that something was critically wrong and instructed the driver to pull over immediately. Once pulled over, the vehicle lost the ability to shift and became fully inoperable. Multiple alerts triggered simultaneously: Drive-Start Control System, AWD System, Check Engine, Integrated System Warning (TSS malfunction), and Hybrid System. The vehicle would not power on for…

2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

Filed Jul 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated the vehicle was shaking with an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The instrument cluster displayed a black screen. The TPMS system malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the electrical wires underneath the driver's side front seat…

2026 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID

Filed Jul 12, 2026


When my wife left for work the car displayed an SRS/airbag warning on the dash. It was running so she decided to go to work, but turned around after a few miles when she realized all of the driver assist systems were also disabled. When she got home I checked the battery voltage and it read 11.8 volts (I also read the DTCs, and pulled B1AC0). After charging overnight the error was gone. This vehicle is driven almost daily, was delivered to us 3 months ago, and doesn't sit with the…

2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

Filed Jul 8, 2026


I am reporting a systemic pattern of safety reporting negligence, property damage, and data manipulation by Toyota of Woodbridge. On March 26, 2026, the dealership performed a backup camera recall (25TA13) but completely failed to address or notify me of a second open safety recall regarding the instrument cluster (Recall 25TA08). Consequently, in early June 2026, the unaddressed defect manifested: the digital dashboard screen went completely black while operating, creating an immediate highway…

2026 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID

Filed Jun 19, 2026


I purchased this 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid brand new, about two weeks before this incident. At the time of the incident the odometer read approximately 170 miles. While driving at about 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated as though braking (without me pressing the brake pedal) and would not accelerate when I pressed the accelerator. At the same time, these warnings appeared: Hybrid Startup Malfunction, Hybrid System Malfunction, AWD Malfunction, System Malfunction, and Check Engine.…

2026 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID

Filed Jun 19, 2026


I purchased this 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid about two weeks before this incident. It had approximately 170 miles at the time. While driving at approximately 50 mph, it suddenly decelerated as though braking (without me pressing the brake pedal) and would not accelerate when I pressed the accelerator. At the same time, these warnings appeared: “Hybrid Startup Malfunction,” “Hybrid System Malfunction,” “AWD Malfunction,” “System Malfunction,” and “Check Engine.” I stopped safely and…

2025 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID

Filed Jun 19, 2026


After starting the RAV4, the Apple CarPlay quits unexpectedly both while stopped and while driving. Once it quits, the only way to reactivate Apple CarPlay is to stop the car, shut the engine off, then restart. This is extremely dangerous especially while using the map for guidance and it suddenly quits. The issue was reported several times to the local Toyota dealer, but they could not replicate the problem, even after leaving the car at the dealer overnight. The issue is not infrequent, and…

2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

Filed Jun 7, 2026


Fire

Observed arcing noises and strong electrical fire smell upon plugging in L2 EVSE charging cable. MIL lit, Hybrid Vehicle Charging System codes active; vehicle refused to charge afterwards. Self-diagnosed and repaired defective 6.6 kW onboard charger. See pics of clear arcing damage withing charging unit - possible fire risk.

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.