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Toyota RAV4 Recalls and Complaints by Year

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The Toyota RAV4 model years with the most NHTSA owner complaints are 2007 (1,003), 2019 (880), and 2006 (704). The most-reported component for 2007 is Steering. These counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

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RAV4 complaints and recalls by model year

NHTSA owner complaints per model year, 1996–2025. Each year is an anchor on this page.

51 1996
56 1997
80 1998
68 1999
31 2000
318 2001
527 2002
315 2003
154 2004
141 2005
704 2006
1,003 2007
575 2008
327 2009
400 2010
287 2011
260 2012
256 2013
197 2014
305 2015
239 2016
307 2017
333 2018
880 2019
635 2020
387 2021
149 2022
160 2023
176 2024
90 2025
RAV4 complaints, recalls, and most-reported component by model year
Model year NHTSA complaints Recalls Most-reported component
1996 51 1 Hydraulic (12)
1997 56 1 Engine and Engine Cooling (11)
1998 80 5 Service Brakes (17)
1999 68 5 Air Bags (14)
2000 31 3 Vehicle Speed Control (7)
2001 318 0 Power Train (190)
2002 527 0 Power Train (376)
2003 315 0 Power Train (209)
2004 154 2 Air Bags (47)
2005 141 5 Air Bags (59)
2006 704 11 Steering (230)
2007 1,003 14 Steering (271)
2008 575 14 Engine (137)
2009 327 15 Vehicle Speed Control (99)
2010 400 14 Suspension (101)
2011 287 11 Vehicle Speed Control (69)
2012 260 5 Visibility/wiper (53)
2013 256 2 Electrical System (74)
2014 197 4 Electrical System (69)
2015 305 4 Electrical System (85)
2016 239 3 Electrical System (58)
2017 307 3 Electrical System (108)
2018 333 3 Electrical System (130)
2019 880 7 Fuel/propulsion System (255)
2020 635 6 Engine (180)
2021 387 1 Air Bags (125)
2022 149 1 Electrical System (40)
2023 160 3 Electrical System (42)
2024 176 3 Unknown or Other (49)
2025 90 3 Unknown or Other (24)

2007 has 10.7% of the RAV4 complaints counted on this page.

Model years with the most complaints

2007

1,003 complaints

Most-reported component: Steering (271).

NHTSA campaign 09V223000, report date June 15, 2009, component Equipment: Other: Labels.

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." Source: NHTSA campaign 09V223000.

NHTSA campaign 10V035000, report date February 3, 2010, component Equipment: Other: Labels.

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS. Source: NHTSA campaign 10V035000.

NHTSA campaign 10V036000, report date February 3, 2010, component Equipment: Other: Labels.

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS. Source: NHTSA campaign 10V036000.

NHTSA campaign 11V113000, report date February 24, 2011, component Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal.

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. Source: NHTSA campaign 11V113000.

NHTSA campaign 11V245000, report date April 21, 2011, component Air Bags.

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 RAV4 VEHICLES. IN THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG (CSA) SYSTEM, THERE ARE TWO SENSORS IN THE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO DETECT VEHICLE ROLL ANGLE. IF ONE OF THESE SENSORS MALFUNCTIONS, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT: MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE ROLL DETECTION SYSTEM WILL BE SUSPENDED; HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG CSA REMAINS AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE CRASH. IF BOTH SENSORS FAIL NEARLY SIMULTANEOUSLY AFTER INITIAL AIRBAG SYSTEM CHECK, THE CSA AND THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER COULD BE INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED. Source: NHTSA campaign 11V245000.

NHTSA campaign 12V373000, report date August 2, 2012, component Suspension: Rear.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. Source: NHTSA campaign 12V373000.

NHTSA campaign 12V491000, report date October 10, 2012, component Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat. Source: NHTSA campaign 12V491000.

NHTSA campaign 13V383000, report date August 28, 2013, component Suspension: Rear.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. Source: NHTSA campaign 13V383000.

NHTSA campaign 14V168000, report date April 9, 2014, component Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V168000.

NHTSA campaign 14V743000, report date November 19, 2014, component Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler.

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V743000.

NHTSA campaign 15V689000, report date October 22, 2015, component Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls.

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts. Source: NHTSA campaign 15V689000.

NHTSA campaign 16V096000, report date February 19, 2016, component Seat Belts: Rear/other.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame. Source: NHTSA campaign 16V096000.

NHTSA campaign 16V396000, report date June 2, 2016, component Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler.

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed. Source: NHTSA campaign 16V396000.

NHTSA campaign 16V596000, report date August 12, 2016, component Suspension: Rear.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. Source: NHTSA campaign 16V596000.

2019

880 complaints

Most-reported component: Fuel/propulsion System (255).

NHTSA campaign 19V244000, report date March 27, 2019, component Equipment: Other: Labels.

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Source: NHTSA campaign 19V244000.

NHTSA campaign 19V503000, report date June 28, 2019, component Equipment: Other: Labels.

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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Source: NHTSA campaign 19V503000.

NHTSA campaign 19V576000, report date August 6, 2019, component Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera.

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 Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." Source: NHTSA campaign 19V576000.

NHTSA campaign 20V064000, report date February 6, 2020, component Engine and Engine Cooling.

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 result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally. Source: NHTSA campaign 20V064000.

NHTSA campaign 20V286000, report date May 20, 2020, component Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm.

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. Source: NHTSA campaign 20V286000.

NHTSA campaign 20V373000, report date June 24, 2020, component Steering: Electric Power Assist System.

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 assist. Source: NHTSA campaign 20V373000.

NHTSA campaign 20V682000, report date November 4, 2020, component Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump.

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 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Source: NHTSA campaign 20V682000.

2006

704 complaints

Most-reported component: Steering (230).

NHTSA campaign 09V223000, report date June 15, 2009, component Equipment: Other: Labels.

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." Source: NHTSA campaign 09V223000.

NHTSA campaign 10V035000, report date February 3, 2010, component Equipment: Other: Labels.

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS. Source: NHTSA campaign 10V035000.

NHTSA campaign 10V036000, report date February 3, 2010, component Equipment: Other: Labels.

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS. Source: NHTSA campaign 10V036000.

NHTSA campaign 11V113000, report date February 24, 2011, component Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal.

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. Source: NHTSA campaign 11V113000.

NHTSA campaign 12V373000, report date August 2, 2012, component Suspension: Rear.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. Source: NHTSA campaign 12V373000.

NHTSA campaign 13V383000, report date August 28, 2013, component Suspension: Rear.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. Source: NHTSA campaign 13V383000.

NHTSA campaign 14V168000, report date April 9, 2014, component Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V168000.

NHTSA campaign 15V689000, report date October 22, 2015, component Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls.

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts. Source: NHTSA campaign 15V689000.

NHTSA campaign 16V096000, report date February 19, 2016, component Seat Belts: Rear/other.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame. Source: NHTSA campaign 16V096000.

NHTSA campaign 16V396000, report date June 2, 2016, component Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler.

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed. Source: NHTSA campaign 16V396000.

NHTSA campaign 16V596000, report date August 12, 2016, component Suspension: Rear.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. Source: NHTSA campaign 16V596000.

Model years with the fewest complaints

A model year with fewer complaints may also have had fewer vehicles sold or fewer years on the road. Years with no complaints are left off this list.

Model years with the fewest complaints
Model year Complaints Recalls
2000 31 3
1996 51 1
1997 56 1

RAV4 recalls

Campaign number, report date, and component are NHTSA fields. Affected-unit counts are not shown, because this recalls response has no units field.

1996

1996 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
09E012000 April 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting

1997

1997 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
09E012000 April 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting

1998

1998 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
98E035000 October 19, 1998 Electrical System: Ignition: Anti-theft: Control Module
98V278000 October 19, 1998 Electrical System: Ignition: Anti-theft: Control Module
00V211000 August 9, 2000 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Park/neutral Start Interlock Switch
00V212000 August 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Air: Disc: Rotor
20V033000 January 22, 2020 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module

1999

1999 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
98E035000 October 19, 1998 Electrical System: Ignition: Anti-theft: Control Module
98V278000 October 19, 1998 Electrical System: Ignition: Anti-theft: Control Module
00V211000 August 9, 2000 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Park/neutral Start Interlock Switch
00V212000 August 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Air: Disc: Rotor
20V033000 January 22, 2020 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module

2000

2000 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
00V211000 August 9, 2000 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Park/neutral Start Interlock Switch
00V212000 August 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Air: Disc: Rotor
20V033000 January 22, 2020 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module

2004

2004 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
15V284000 May 13, 2015 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
19V741000 October 17, 2019 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module

2005

2005 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
06V096000 April 3, 2006 Air Bags
10V035000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V036000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
15V284000 May 13, 2015 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
19V741000 October 17, 2019 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module

2006

2006 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
09V223000 June 15, 2009 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V035000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V036000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
11V113000 February 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
12V373000 August 2, 2012 Suspension: Rear
13V383000 August 28, 2013 Suspension: Rear
14V168000 April 9, 2014 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
15V689000 October 22, 2015 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
16V096000 February 19, 2016 Seat Belts: Rear/other
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
16V596000 August 12, 2016 Suspension: Rear

2007

2007 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
09V223000 June 15, 2009 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V035000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V036000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
11V113000 February 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
11V245000 April 21, 2011 Air Bags
12V373000 August 2, 2012 Suspension: Rear
12V491000 October 10, 2012 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
13V383000 August 28, 2013 Suspension: Rear
14V168000 April 9, 2014 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
14V743000 November 19, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
15V689000 October 22, 2015 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
16V096000 February 19, 2016 Seat Belts: Rear/other
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
16V596000 August 12, 2016 Suspension: Rear

2008

2008 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
09V223000 June 15, 2009 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V035000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V036000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
11V113000 February 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
11V245000 April 21, 2011 Air Bags
12V373000 August 2, 2012 Suspension: Rear
12V491000 October 10, 2012 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
13V383000 August 28, 2013 Suspension: Rear
14V168000 April 9, 2014 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
14V743000 November 19, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
15V689000 October 22, 2015 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
16V096000 February 19, 2016 Seat Belts: Rear/other
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
16V596000 August 12, 2016 Suspension: Rear

2009

2009 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
09V223000 June 15, 2009 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V017000 January 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
10V035000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V036000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
11V113000 February 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
12V373000 August 2, 2012 Suspension: Rear
12V491000 October 10, 2012 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
13V014000 January 16, 2013 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive
13V383000 August 28, 2013 Suspension: Rear
14V743000 November 19, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
15V577000 September 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper
15V689000 October 22, 2015 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
16V096000 February 19, 2016 Seat Belts: Rear/other
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
16V596000 August 12, 2016 Suspension: Rear

2010

2010 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
10V017000 January 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
10V035000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V036000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
11V113000 February 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
12V373000 August 2, 2012 Suspension: Rear
13V014000 January 16, 2013 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive
13V123000 April 9, 2013 Equipment: Other: Labels
13V383000 August 28, 2013 Suspension: Rear
14V743000 November 19, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
15V577000 September 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper
15V689000 October 22, 2015 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
16V096000 February 19, 2016 Seat Belts: Rear/other
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
16V596000 August 12, 2016 Suspension: Rear

2011

2011 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
12V029000 February 1, 2012 Air Bags: Side/window
12V373000 August 2, 2012 Suspension: Rear
13V014000 January 16, 2013 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive
13V123000 April 9, 2013 Equipment: Other: Labels
13V383000 August 28, 2013 Suspension: Rear
14V743000 November 19, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
15V577000 September 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper
15V689000 October 22, 2015 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
16V096000 February 19, 2016 Seat Belts: Rear/other
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
16V596000 August 12, 2016 Suspension: Rear

2012

2012 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
13V014000 January 16, 2013 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive
13V123000 April 9, 2013 Equipment: Other: Labels
14V054000 February 12, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/module
15V577000 September 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper
16V096000 February 19, 2016 Seat Belts: Rear/other

2013

2013 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
15V011000 January 16, 2015 Trailer Hitches
23V734000 November 1, 2023 Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery

2014

2014 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
14V828000 December 30, 2014 Equipment
15V011000 January 16, 2015 Trailer Hitches
15V144000 March 13, 2015 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
23V734000 November 1, 2023 Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery

2015

2015 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
14V828000 December 30, 2014 Equipment
15V011000 January 16, 2015 Trailer Hitches
15V144000 March 13, 2015 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
23V734000 November 1, 2023 Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery

2016

2016 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
16V198000 April 7, 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
16V236000 April 22, 2016 Tires
23V734000 November 1, 2023 Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery

2017

2017 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
17V295000 May 2, 2017 Tires: Temporary/emergency Spare Tire
19V503000 June 28, 2019 Equipment: Other: Labels
23V734000 November 1, 2023 Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery

2018

2018 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
17V831000 December 20, 2017 Equipment: Other: Labels
19V503000 June 28, 2019 Equipment: Other: Labels
23V734000 November 1, 2023 Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery

2019

2019 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
19V244000 March 27, 2019 Equipment: Other: Labels
19V503000 June 28, 2019 Equipment: Other: Labels
19V576000 August 6, 2019 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
20V064000 February 6, 2020 Engine and Engine Cooling
20V286000 May 20, 2020 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm
20V373000 June 24, 2020 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
20V682000 November 4, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

2020

2020 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
20V064000 February 6, 2020 Engine and Engine Cooling
20V286000 May 20, 2020 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm
20V373000 June 24, 2020 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
20V682000 November 4, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
20V734000 November 25, 2020 Air Bags: Frontal
23V865000 December 20, 2023 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification

2021

2021 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
23V865000 December 20, 2023 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification

2022

2022 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
22V519000 July 21, 2022 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger

2023

2023 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
23V485000 July 11, 2023 Tires: Valve
25V595000 September 11, 2025 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
25V744000 October 30, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Display Function

2024

2024 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
24V911000 December 5, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
25V595000 September 11, 2025 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
25V744000 October 30, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Display Function

2025

2025 RAV4 recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
25V595000 September 11, 2025 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
25V744000 October 30, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
26V256000 April 22, 2026 Seats: Critical Fasteners

How to read these counts

Owner-reported

Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA.

Not sales-adjusted

Counts are not divided by vehicles sold or by years on the road.

No verdicts

Counts and sources only. No ratings.

Counts for a newer model year can rise as more complaints are filed.

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About this data

How these counts are computed

FAQ

What years of the RAV4 have the most complaints?

2007 (1,003), 2019 (880), and 2006 (704), per NHTSA records.

Which RAV4 years have the fewest complaints?

2000 (31), 1996 (51), and 1997 (56), per NHTSA records. A model year with fewer complaints may also have had fewer vehicles sold or fewer years on the road.

How many recalls does the 2007 RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2007 RAV4.

Where does this data come from?

NHTSA's complaints and recalls APIs.