NHTSA lists 508 complaints for the 2021 Toyota RAV4, 60 of them mention a crash and 8 mention a fire. 32 complaints mention an injury, with 54 injuries and 0 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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| restraint or airbag | 133 | 26.2% | 0.89 |
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| electrical electronic | 103 | 20.3% | 0.77 |
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| mechanical failure | 98 | 19.3% | 0.78 |
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| loss of control | 73 | 14.4% | 0.87 |
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| unclear | 23 | 4.5% | 0.79 |
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| visibility or lighting | 18 | 3.5% | 0.89 |
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| structural or corrosion | 17 | 3.3% | 0.67 |
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| fire or overheating | 16 | 3.1% | 0.92 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 14 | 2.8% | 0.71 |
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| noise or comfort | 13 | 2.6% | 0.78 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 241 | 47.4% | 0.83 |
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| low | 176 | 34.6% | 0.72 |
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| high | 77 | 15.2% | 0.89 |
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| none | 10 | 2.0% | 0.57 |
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| critical | 4 | 0.8% | 0.67 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 508 tagged complaints of 508 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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5 recalls.
Date: 2023-12-20. Systems: AIR BAGS.
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 Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger (excerpt)
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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 October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Le (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-07-12. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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 during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: 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 converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-02-02. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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 cause the hybrid system to shut down if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle, resulting in a stall.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA01.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-04-13. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).
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 Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled (excerpt)
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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 for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-11-12. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA15.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
308 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 107 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 67 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 47 |
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| ENGINE | 41 |
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| STRUCTURE | 37 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 16 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 13 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 |
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11037201
Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries.
11037202
Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26.
11037186
Date: 2026-08-11. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyotaa s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customersa ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak.
11033412
Date: 2026-05-14. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyotaa s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customersa ownership experience. Toyota is providing extended coverage under this Customer S
11032467
Date: 2026-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Some customers may experience a rough running engine with a MIL ON P140018 DTC. Upon further inspection, a loose C90/C27 connector pin at the EGR valve may be found. To correct this concern, please reference the repair section of this TSB.
11029896
Date: 2026-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
11028726
Date: 2026-01-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
11028722
Date: 2026-01-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some 2018 a 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
11028713
Date: 2026-01-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some RAV4 vehicles power seat where the automatic seat adjustment by the memory function does not work.
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