NHTSA lists 257 complaints for the 2013 Toyota RAV4, 22 of them mention a crash and 29 mention a fire. 11 complaints mention an injury, with 15 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TOYOTA RAV4.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 47 | 18.3% | 0.77 |
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| loss of control | 44 | 17.1% | 0.91 |
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| mechanical failure | 42 | 16.3% | 0.78 |
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| fire or overheating | 30 | 11.7% | 0.90 |
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| visibility or lighting | 25 | 9.7% | 0.76 |
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| structural or corrosion | 22 | 8.6% | 0.82 |
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| noise or comfort | 16 | 6.2% | 0.79 |
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| unclear | 14 | 5.4% | 0.83 |
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| restraint or airbag | 13 | 5.1% | 0.94 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 4 | 1.6% | 0.71 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 123 | 47.9% | 0.84 |
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| low | 69 | 26.8% | 0.79 |
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| high | 47 | 18.3% | 0.89 |
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| critical | 9 | 3.5% | 0.83 |
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| none | 9 | 3.5% | 0.71 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 257 tagged complaints of 257 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2023-11-01. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit. (excerpt)
Consequence: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers f (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-01-16. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TRAILER HITCHES.
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.
Consequence: If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
398 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 189 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 83 |
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| STRUCTURE | 62 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 24 |
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| ENGINE | 14 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 12 |
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| AIR BAGS | 10 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
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11028712
Date: 2026-01-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some 2005 a 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedur
11020666
Date: 2025-06-18. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
21TG01 Exprired - Replaced with Campaign 23TA13 During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline engines (excluding hybrid models), Toyota discovered that many non-Toyota retailers and others who sell or install replacement batteries were recommending
11020667
Date: 2025-06-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Campaign Expired - replaced with campaign 23TA13TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY 21TG01 12-VOLT BATTERY SIZE AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION CERTAIN 2013 a 2018 RAV4
11020657
Date: 2025-06-13. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
11012742
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
11012743
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
11012744
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
11012735
Date: 2024-12-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film wi
11012727
Date: 2024-12-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surfa
11007455
Date: 2024-07-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Some 2005 a 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedur