NHTSA lists 103 complaints for the 2025 Toyota RAV4, 11 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 6 complaints mention an injury, with 10 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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| electrical electronic | 27 | 26.2% | 0.89 |
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| loss of control | 26 | 25.2% | 0.90 |
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| mechanical failure | 26 | 25.2% | 0.75 |
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| visibility or lighting | 10 | 9.7% | 0.93 |
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| structural or corrosion | 6 | 5.8% | 0.80 |
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| unclear | 5 | 4.9% | 0.84 |
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| restraint or airbag | 2 | 1.9% | 1.00 |
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| noise or comfort | 1 | 1.0% | 0.82 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 62 | 60.2% | 0.87 |
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| low | 23 | 22.3% | 0.71 |
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| high | 15 | 14.6% | 0.88 |
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| none | 3 | 2.9% | 1.00 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 103 tagged complaints of 103 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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4 recalls.
Date: 2026-04-22. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Consequence: Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-03-24. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may displ (excerpt)
Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-10-30. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
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)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-09-11. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
52 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 |
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| ENGINE | 15 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
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| STRUCTURE | 6 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
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| WHEELS | 1 |
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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.
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
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.
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