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Toyota RAV4 Prime Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns across the Toyota RAV4 Prime, 2021–2024. Owners have filed 213 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 1 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most (99) and the 2021 the fewest (99).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Toyota RAV4 Prime complaints by model year

213 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

2021202220232024
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2021 · 99 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2021 · 99 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2021–2024. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Toyota RAV4 Prime owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2021202220232024
Electrical system 377429
Unknown or other 246196
Service brakes 16344
Fuel/propulsion system 18121
Forward collision avoidance 10161
Power train 5312
Vehicle speed control 4061
Lane departure 2051

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Toyota RAV4 Prime recalls (7)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one RAV4 Prime model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Toyota RAV4 Prime
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
25V744000Oct 30, 2025Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 1112023, 202481.1%
25V595000Sep 11, 2025Instrument Panel Failure2023, 202449.5%
23V478000Jul 12, 2023DC-DC Converter May Fail and Short Circuit2021, 202294.9%
23V041000Feb 2, 2023Engine Control Unit Software May Cause Stall202198.8%
22V519000Jul 21, 2022Front Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208202298.7%
22V239000Apr 13, 2022Stability Control Deactivated on Startup/FMVSS 1262021, 202297.7%
20V698000Nov 12, 2020Headlights Can Be Misadjusted/FMVSS 1082021100%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Crash-test stars by model year

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the Toyota RAV4 Prime (most-tested body style each year)
Model yearOverallFrontalSideRolloverTested as
2024★★★★★4★5★4★suv awd
2023★★★★★4★5★4★suv awd

Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy by model year

202138 mpg
202238 mpg
202338 mpg
202438 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

Toyota RAV4 Prime FAQ

How many recalls has the Toyota RAV4 Prime had?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota RAV4 Prime model year from 2021 to 2024. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Toyota RAV4 Prime year has the most complaints?

Among the last 1 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (99) and the 2021 the fewest (99). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Toyota RAV4 Prime problems?

Across the 2021–2024 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Toyota RAV4 Prime get?

EPA rates the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime at 38 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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