NHTSA lists 229 complaints for the 2023 Toyota RAV4, 24 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 11 complaints mention an injury, with 16 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TOYOTA RAV4.
At a glance
Complaints
229
With crash
24
With fire
1
With injury (complaints)
11
Injuries
16
Deaths
0
Recalls
3
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
1,024,407
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
164
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
87
38.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
61
26.6%
STEERING
29
12.7%
ENGINE
26
11.4%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
24
10.5%
SERVICE BRAKES
21
9.2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
13
5.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
12
5.2%
POWER TRAIN
12
5.2%
LANE DEPARTURE
11
4.8%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
WARNINGS
10
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
9
STRUCTURE
BODY
9
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
7
LANE DEPARTURE
ASSIST
7
LANE DEPARTURE
WARNING
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
6
BACK OVER PREVENTION
REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
4
BACK OVER PREVENTION
WARNINGS
4
BACK OVER PREVENTION
SENSING SYSTEM
3
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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.
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the (excerpt)
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25. (excerpt)
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel (excerpt)
Consequence: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's cus (excerpt)
Defect: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota RAV4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged. In addition, the load carrying capacity label may state the incorrect weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle (excerpt)
Consequence: A damaged or improperly installed valve stem may allow air to leak and/or the tires to be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel valve stems and replace the load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 23R1. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
164 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
64
ENGINE
28
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
28
STRUCTURE
26
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12
BACK OVER PREVENTION
4
EQUIPMENT
3
SERVICE BRAKES
2
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.
11037195
Date: 2026-08-17. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ENGINE.
In wet conditions, water contacting the radiator in the subject vehicles after idling for an extended period can create steam that can cause an incorrect engine sensor reading. This can lead to a warning light, a rough-running engine, or a potential engine stall while idling or operating at low spe
11037196
Date: 2026-08-17. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ENGINE.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMISSION NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL 26TC03 Certain 2022 a 2025 Model Year RAV4 Incorrect Mass Air Flow Sensor Reading
11036128
Date: 2026-07-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMISSION NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL 26TC03 Certain 2022 a 2025 Model Year RAV4 Incorrect Mass Air Flow Sensor Reading
11036122
Date: 2026-07-09. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ENGINE.
In wet conditions, water contacting the radiator in the subject vehicles after idling for an extended period can create steam that can cause an incorrect engine sensor reading. This can lead to a warning light, a rough-running engine, or a potential engine stall while idling or operating at low spe
11036123
Date: 2026-07-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMISSION NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL 26TC03 Certain 2022 a 2025 Model Year RAV4 Incorrect Mass Air Flow Sensor Reading
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
11032486
Date: 2026-04-24. Type: Over The Air. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
A new head unit software update is available for 2023 a 2024 model year RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, and RAV4 Prime vehicles equipped with Toyota Multimedia (earlier than version 1861). This software update includes the following improvements: a ? Usability of CarPlayA? exit. a ? User Profile. a ? User in
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.
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.