Toyota RAV4 complaints by model year
9,382 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 175 | 28 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 157 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 145 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 387 | 47 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 635 | 17 | 5 | 6 |
| 2019 | 879 | 25 | 2 | 7 |
| 2018 | 331 | 31 | 32 | 3 |
| 2017 | 307 | 33 | 24 | 3 |
| 2016 | 240 | 33 | 12 | 3 |
| 2015 | 305 | 37 | 41 | 4 |
| 2014 | 197 | 20 | 25 | 4 |
| 2013 | 257 | 22 | 29 | 2 |
| 2012 | 260 | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| 2011 | 287 | 44 | 8 | 11 |
| 2010 | 400 | 57 | 3 | 14 |
| 2009 | 327 | 52 | 3 | 15 |
| 2008 | 575 | 42 | 16 | 14 |
| 2007 | 1,004 | 53 | 37 | 14 |
| 2006 | 705 | 26 | 5 | 11 |
| 2005 | 141 | 22 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 154 | 16 | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 | 315 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 527 | 36 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 309 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 62 | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| 1998 | 77 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 54 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 47 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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, 2016–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 59 | 108 | 129 | 102 | 119 | 47 | 38 | 41 | 32 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 33 | 62 | 69 | 170 | 121 | 75 | 36 | 43 | 49 | 23 |
| Engine | 25 | 31 | 32 | 206 | 180 | 41 | 27 | 24 | 38 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 12 | 12 | 255 | 90 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| Air bags | 19 | 20 | 16 | 45 | 55 | 125 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| Structure | 15 | 19 | 14 | 89 | 60 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 46 | 38 | 30 | 35 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 7 |
| Power train | 11 | 16 | 26 | 80 | 38 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Toyota RAV4 recalls (50)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one RAV4 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V256000 | Apr 22, 2026 | Improperly Welded Seat Brackets | 2025 | 0% |
| 25V744000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 81.1% |
| 25V595000 | Sep 11, 2025 | Instrument Panel Failure | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 49.5% |
| 24V911000 | Dec 5, 2024 | Loose Bolts on Brake Caliper and Wheel Hub Bearing | 2024 | 98.6% |
| 23V865000 | Dec 20, 2023 | OCS Sensors May Short Circuit | 2020, 2021 | 58.3% |
| 23V734000 | Nov 1, 2023 | Unsecured Battery May Cause Short Circuit | 2013–2018 | 40.7% |
| 23V485000 | Jul 11, 2023 | Valve Stem May Be Damaged | 2023 | 92.8% |
| 22V519000 | Jul 21, 2022 | Front Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208 | 2022 | 98.7% |
| 20V734000 | Nov 25, 2020 | Steering Column Damage Affects Air Bag Performance | 2020 | 98.1% |
| 20V682000 | Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019, 2020 | 92.2% |
| 20V373000 | Jun 24, 2020 | Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist | 2019, 2020 | 100% |
| 20V286000 | May 20, 2020 | Front Lower Suspension Arms May Separate | 2019, 2020 | 97.7% |
| 20V064000 | Feb 6, 2020 | Engine may Leak Coolant | 2019, 2020 | 98.6% |
| 20V033000 | Jan 22, 2020 | Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag | 1998, 1999, 2000 | 13.4% |
| 19V741000 | Oct 17, 2019 | Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode | 2004, 2005 | 72.6% |
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.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Toyota RAV4 FAQ
How many recalls has the Toyota RAV4 had?
NHTSA lists 50 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota RAV4 model year from 1994 to 2025. 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 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2007 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1,004) and the 2014 the fewest (197). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Toyota RAV4 problems?
Across the 2016–2025 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Toyota RAV4 get?
EPA rates the 2025 Toyota RAV4 at 28 to 38 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.