TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID · model year

2025 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID

4 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2025TOYOTARAV4 HYBRID carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and Not Rated/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2025 RAV4 HYBRID is visibility:glass, side/rear with 1 filings, followed by power train (1) and visibility:rearview mirrors/devices (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 51 investigation files overlapping the 2025 RAV4 HYBRID, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

4 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated · Front: Not Rated/5 · Side: Not Rated/5 · Rollover: Not Rated/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR1
POWER TRAIN1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1

Recalls (1)

25V74400030/10/2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

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 di

Recent Complaints

20260126VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while her mother was driving approximately 25-30 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled over and noticed that the sunroof glass had exploded. The driver noticed that the explosion of the glass had started inward and went outwards. There were no reported injuries. Additionally, the passenger’s side front seat was occupied by the [XXX] son. There was glass falling into the vehicle. The owner taped the sunroof glass. An unknown local dealer was contacted, who stated that an unknown object had struck the sunroof, causing the sunroof glass to shatter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,170. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Mileage: 11,170

20250910POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally while driving at slow speeds with the transmission shifting gear. Whenever the accelerator pedal was released, the vehicle jerked abnormally. Additionally, the rear-view digital mirror was inoperable. There was a black spot on the mirror. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that an unknown local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a complaint for the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,400.

Mileage: 3,400

20250910VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally while driving at slow speeds with the transmission shifting gear. Whenever the accelerator pedal was released, the vehicle jerked abnormally. Additionally, the rear-view digital mirror was inoperable. There was a black spot on the mirror. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that an unknown local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a complaint for the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,400.

Mileage: 3,400

20250514VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger’s side door glass fractured without impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,243.

Mileage: 2,243

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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2025 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID have?
The 2025 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2025 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID?
The 2025 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of Not Rated/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2025 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID?
Yes, the 2025 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID?
The most-complained component for the 2025 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID is VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN and VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.
Is the 2025 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2025 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.