Toyota RAV4 2019–2025 problems by year and mileage
5th generation (XA50)
NHTSA data through 18 October 20262,778 complaints, 710 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2019 Toyota RAV4
Close- Median failure report
- 3,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 902
- Recalls naming this year
- 8
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2019
- Fuel and propulsion system266 reports · median 775 mi
- Engine206 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise170 reports · median 3,000 mi
Recall areas Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Steering — electric power assist system · Suspension — front
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2020 Toyota RAV4
Close- Median failure report
- 3,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 648
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2020
- Engine182 reports
- Electrical system121 reports · median 3,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise121 reports
Recall areas Air bags — sensor · Air bags — frontal · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2021 Toyota RAV4
Close- Median failure report
- 16,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 508
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2021
- Airbag system147 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise99 reports
- Electrical system86 reports
Recall areas Air bags — sensor · Electrical system — propulsion system · Electronic stability control (esc) — control module
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2022 Toyota RAV4
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 176
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 2022
- Electrical system48 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise44 reports
- Engine29 reports
Recall areas Electrical system — propulsion system · Air bags — sensor · Electronic stability control (esc) — control module
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2023 Toyota RAV4
Close- Median failure report
- 36,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 233
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 2023
- Electrical system88 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise62 reports
- Steering29 reports
Recall areas Back over prevention — display function · Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel · Tires — valve
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2024 Toyota RAV4
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 206
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2024
- Problems owners could not categorise55 reports
- Electrical system41 reports
- Engine40 reports
Recall areas Equipment — other · Back over prevention — display function · Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2025 Toyota RAV4
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 105
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2025
- Problems owners could not categorise28 reports
- Electrical system16 reports
- Engine13 reports
Recall areas Seats — critical fasteners · Equipment — other · Back over prevention — display function
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2023; earliest: the 2019, and the 2019 is 4 years older (part of the gap is age). 3 of these years carry fewer than 30 reports with an odometer reading and show no median at all, rather than one computed from a handful.
The short answer
“Is the 2019–2025 Toyota RAV4 reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 5,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 58,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 710
- Recalls
- 21
At least 40% of this generation’s complaints came after 2020, so its median likely runs low (why).
Most reported
- Problems owners could not categorise20.8% of complaints · median 3,000 mi
- Engine19.5% of complaints · median 9,000 mi
- Electrical system18.1% of complaints · median 8,500 mi
Documented problems
- Fuel System2019–2020
- Transmission (UA80 8-speed)2019–2020
- Fuel Tank2019–2020
- Electrical2019–2020
Owners filed 2,778 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019–2025 Toyota RAV4; problems owners could not categorise leads with 20.8% of them, and half of the 710 that record an odometer reading came by 5,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
67% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 2.8 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. On a generation this new that is expected: few examples have been driven further yet, so the timing says little about design or wear so far.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2019–2025 Toyota RAV4 last?
The newest model years (2024–2025) are too young to have reached high mileage; most reports with an odometer reading come from the earlier years of the generation.
On the 2019–2025 Toyota RAV4, half of the 710 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 5,000 miles and 90% by 58,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
2 reports came in past 150,000 miles — each one proof that a RAV4 reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Toyota RAV4 2019–2025 · 710 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
10,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 441 complaints
- First 12,000 miles — 67% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 180
- 25%
- 500
- Median
- 5,000
- 75%
- 25,000
- 90%
- 58,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 441 | 62.1% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 73 | 10.3% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 35 | 4.9% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 42 | 5.9% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 25 | 3.5% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 28 | 3.9% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 25 | 3.5% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 10 | 1.4% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 6 | 0.8% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 5 | 0.7% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 7 | 1.0% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 5 | 0.7% |
| 140,000–150,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 170,000–180,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common RAV4 problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Toyota RAV4 2019–2025
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Fuel and propulsion system429 reportsmedian 600middle half 359–3,000
- Problems owners could not categorise579 reportsmedian 3,000middle half 400–7,000
- Transmission and driveline190 reportsmedian 5,000middle half 2,000–10,000
- Electrical system503 reportsmedian 8,500middle half 2,000–39,000
- Engine541 reportsmedian 9,000middle half 1,000–53,000
- Airbag system287 reportsmedian 18,000middle half 10,000–44,000
- Body structure230 reportsmedian 24,000middle half 8,000–56,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Problems owners could not categorise | 579 | 20.8% | 3,000 | 400–7,000 |
| Engine | 541 | 19.5% | 9,000 | 1,000–53,000 |
| Electrical system | 503 | 18.1% | 8,500 | 2,000–39,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 429 | 15.4% | 600 | 359–3,000 |
| Airbag system | 287 | 10.3% | 18,000 | 10,000–44,000 |
| Body structure | 230 | 8.3% | 24,000 | 8,000–56,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 190 | 6.8% | 5,000 | 2,000–10,000 |
| Steering | 163 | 5.9% | 7,500 | 2,000–50,000 |
| Brakes | 154 | 5.5% | 4,500 | 1,000–8,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 119 | 4.3% | — | — |
Known problems with the 2019–2025 RAV4
Fuel System 2019–2020
Denso low-pressure fuel pump impeller cracks and swells, seizing the pump and causing engine stall without warning; recalled in 2019 and expanded in 2020 across a large Toyota population.
Transmission (UA80 8-speed) 2019–2020
Harsh, hesitant and clunky low-speed shifting and delayed engagement, addressed by control-module recalibration TSBs.
Fuel Tank 2019–2020
AWD models will not accept a full tank of fuel from the pump's automatic shutoff, an acknowledged tank-geometry limitation rather than a defect fix.
Electrical 2019–2020
12-volt battery hold-down clamp allows the battery to shift and short against the hood, a fire risk; recalled on 2019-2020 vehicles.
Before you buy a 2019–2025 RAV4: the 3-minute check
Generated from 710 mileage-tagged complaints, 21 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 21 campaigns cover this generation.
- Ask for problems owners could not categorise repair records. Reports on this area come at a median of 3,000 miles — a newer example may not have reached that mileage yet, so ask what was repaired under warranty and what the warranty still covers.
- Ask for engine repair records. Same question here: a median of 9,000 miles.
- Check fuel system on 2019–2020 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
- Check transmission (UA80 8-speed) on 2019–2020 cars.
- Check fuel tank on 2019–2020 cars.
- Years differ here: from 105 to 902 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
RAV4 problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi91% below | At 90k mi96% below | At 120k mi98% below | At 150k mi100% below | At 200k mi100% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Problems owners could not categorise | 400–7,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 1,000–53,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 2,000–39,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 359–3,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Airbag system | 10,000–44,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Body structure | 8,000–56,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 2,000–10,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Toyota RAV4 2019–2025 · 710 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 91% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 96% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 100% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 100% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2019–2025 Toyota RAV4 recalls (21)
NHTSA records 21 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
The campaigns cluster around equipment (3), the electrical system (3), the airbag system (3) (why one area can repeat).
Apr 2026 · 2025 · SeatsImproperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
What can happen. Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at…
Mar 2026 · 2024–2025 · EquipmentA vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500…
What can happen. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's…
Oct 2025 · 2023–2025 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may…
What can happen. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this…
Sep 2025 · 2023–2025 · Electrical SystemAn instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry…
What can happen. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix. Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace…
Dec 2024 · 2024 · WheelsA damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak, reducing brake performance and increasing the distance…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 RAV4 and 2025 Lexus NX vehicles. Some of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result in a damaged caliper brake hose or…
What can happen. A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak, reducing brake performance and increasing the distance required to stop the vehicle. Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control.…
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and tighten the front brake caliper mounting bracket and hub bearing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged components will be replaced, free of charge.…
Dec 2023 · 2020–2021 · Air BagsAn air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry…
What can happen. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed…
Jul 2023 · 2021–2022 · Electrical SystemA short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged…
What can happen. A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The free fix. Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC…
Jul 2023 · 2023 · TiresA damaged or improperly installed valve stem may allow air to leak and/or the tires to be underinflated…
The defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota RAV4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged. In addition, the load…
What can happen. A damaged or improperly installed valve stem may allow air to leak and/or the tires to be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel valve stems and replace the load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18…
Feb 2023 · 2021 · Electrical SystemAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During certain cold weather driving conditions, while driving in EV Mode, the hybrid vehicle control engine control unit (HEV ECU) software may…
What can happen. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the HEV ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.…
Jul 2022 · 2022 · Air BagsIncorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, and RAV4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System…
What can happen. Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at…
Apr 2022 · 2021–2022 · Electronic Stability Control (esc)Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid…
What can happen. Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number…
Nov 2020 · 2020 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could…
What can happen. In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's…
Nov 2020 · 2021 · Exterior LightingAdjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing the visibility of an oncoming driver or…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles. The headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
What can happen. Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing the visibility of an oncoming driver or the vehicle operator, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.…
Nov 2020 · 2019–2020 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020…
What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting…
Jun 2020 · 2019–2020 · SteeringA loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering…
What can happen. A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.…
May 2020 · 2019–2020 · SuspensionIf a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
What can happen. If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.…
Feb 2020 · 2019–2020 · Engine and Engine CoolingA coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may…
What can happen. A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may…
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer…
Aug 2019 · 2019 · Back Over PreventionIf the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to…
What can happen. If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the back-up camera system and replace the audio display unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact…
Jul 2019 · 2019 · Service BrakesDeactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation…
What can happen. Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer…
Jun 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentAn incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these…
What can happen. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
Mar 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentIf the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.…
What can happen. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 2,778 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 191 (6.9%)
- Fires
- 17
- Injury reports
- 105
- Fatality reports
- 1
RAV4 problems by model year
The 2019 drew the most complaints of this generation, 902, most of them about the fuel and propulsion system, and the 2025 the fewest, 105. A typical year drew about 233.
That makes the 2019 stand out at roughly 3.9 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 902 | 326 | 3,000† | Fuel and propulsion system (266) | 8 |
| 2020 | 648 | 201 | 3,000 | Engine (182) | 6 |
| 2021 | 508 | 82 | 16,000 | Airbag system (147) | 5 |
| 2022 | 176 | 26 | under 30 reports | Electrical system (48) | 3 |
| 2023 | 233 | 34 | 36,000 | Electrical system (88) | 3 |
| 2024 | 206 | 26 | under 30 reports | Problems owners could not categorise (55) | 4 |
| 2025 | 105 | 15 | under 30 reports | Problems owners could not categorise (28) | 4 |
What RAV4 owners reported
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that the infotainment system continuously rebooted at startup and while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was brief and intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test; however, the…
2022 · 54,000 miles · Electrical system
The contact’s uncle owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. While the uncle was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. During the failure, the instrument panel remained illuminated, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the…
2022 · 10,000 miles · Engine and its cooling system
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2-3 MPH in a parking garage, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into a cement pillar. The vehicle had lunged forward previously. There was smoke or steam coming from the vehicle after the crash. The vehicle was…
2025 · 21,000 miles · Throttle and speed control
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power, and the "Low Steering" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The check engine warning light was illuminated, the vehicle shuddered, and then stalled as the contact pulled into…
2022 · 50,000 miles · Steering
Built from 710 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other RAV4 generations
- RAV4 2001–2005 1,157 reports with mileage, most about the transmission and driveline
- RAV4 2006–2012 2,648 reports with mileage, most about the steering
- RAV4 2013–2018 919 reports with mileage, most about the electrical system