https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Toyota Rav4. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:32 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#recall-26V256000-toyota-toyota-rav4-2025 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2178594 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I bought a pre-own car for my daughter in November 2022 from CARMAX in the City of Colma, California. The car is white color 2011 Toyota Rav4. In March 2025, my daughter started noticing the paint peeling off from the roof and driver side front panel. I found out that the paint issue is due to the defects from manufacturer when I visited paint shop to repair. I did researched online and found out https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2178644 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while seated in the vehicle, while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormally strong plastic burning odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that a top light was plugged in the trunk, but the light was turned off. After opening the trunk, the contact became aware that the wiring in the trunk had overheated and burned the laundry https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2178388 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 12/24/25 I was pulling into a parking space, took foot off accelerator to brake and vehicle suddenly accelerated and engine revved. I kept pushing the brake, but the vehicle kept lurching forward and slammed into car parked in front of me before finally stopping. My vehicle was going so hard forward that it pushed the car I hit 2 to 3 feet out of it's parking space and even punctured the radi https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2178389 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 12/24/25 I was pulling into a parking space, took foot off accelerator to brake and vehicle suddenly accelerated and engine revved. I kept pushing the brake, but the vehicle kept lurching forward and slammed into car parked in front of me before finally stopping. My vehicle was going so hard forward that it pushed the car I hit 2 to 3 feet out of it's parking space and even punctured the radi https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2178390 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 12/24/25 I was pulling into a parking space, took foot off accelerator to brake and vehicle suddenly accelerated and engine revved. I kept pushing the brake, but the vehicle kept lurching forward and slammed into car parked in front of me before finally stopping. My vehicle was going so hard forward that it pushed the car I hit 2 to 3 feet out of it's parking space and even punctured the radi https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2178415 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle's dashboard and 9.5" screen go blank while driving down the road. It is random at times and you have no idea how fast you are traveling, viewing screen, etc.. It just goes completely black. The Certified Toyota dealer says that there is a recall on the 12.5" screens blacking out randomly but not on the 9.5" screens so the vehicle does not qualify for the recall and Toyota is saying https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2178495 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact's daughter owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 35 MPH, she had crossed an intersection when she was crashed into by another vehicle making a U-turn from a cross street. The other vehicle's front end crashed into the driver's side tire and front door. The contact stated that the force of the crash had fractured the left front https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2178609 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving forward into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated at a high rate of speed, almost causing the vehicle to crash into a building and other parked vehicles before the failure was self-corrected. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of t https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2178087 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Toyota Rav4. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 146,000. It was later discovered, upon checking with the local State Secretary, that the mileage was 190,000. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2178307 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT break in the rough road the brake is not working. The car is shaking before break. Looks like break is sleeping. always happen when you drive in the rough road if you need to break, the brake is not working properly. Something is off. It happens always when you drive in the rough road and you need to break https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2177769 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint regarding a structural failure of the rear liftgate hinges on my 2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE. The liftgate began opening and closing crooked, and I noticed the door was no longer aligned evenly. After inspection by Toyota dealership, I was informed that the metal hinges attached to the liftgate and body are cracked and must be replaced. This failure is not the result of an https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2177462 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Power seat adjuster failed making it impossible for drivers to adjust the seat for safe driving. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2176687 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT PCS brake has enormously engaged twice. 1. small branch fell off tree on a dirt road. brakes engaged and should not have and almost caused vehicle to slide off a 1000 foot cliff. 2. auto braked with my dog was in car and broke dogs' leg and cost a 2,000 dollar vet bill. brakes where not needed i could have easily just did a slight steering adjustment to avoid collusion. the braking prevente https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2176190 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On February 2, 2026, while driving approximately 65 mph on the freeway in Wisconsin, the panoramic sunroof glass on my 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium (VIN: [XXX] ) spontaneously exploded. The ambient temperature was approximately 20°F. Crucially, the glass buckled outward, indicating the failure was caused by internal pressure or a structural defect, rather than an external impact (such as a rock). https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2176159 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated the front passenger’s side Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor failed to detect an occupant seated in the passenger’s seat and was deactivated on the instrument panel. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure; however, the vehicle had not been taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched and found information https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2175805 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The hinge has broken from the body, causing the liftgate to fail to close the back trunk area of the vehicle. The defective hinge has caused misalignment of the door and an unsecure compartment which is a violation of NC State Law according to NC GS 20-116. This puts the passenger's and driver of the vehicle and other surrounding vehicles at risk by failing to stay aligned or seal properly. I fear https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2176012 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT This complaint is being filed as a follow-up to a previously submitted NHTSA complaint regarding door lock failures on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Since the original complaint, a second door has now failed. In addition to the front passenger door, the rear passenger-side door will no longer lock or unlock electronically using the key fob or interior power lock button and must be locked manually. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2176013 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT This complaint is being filed as a follow-up to a previously submitted NHTSA complaint regarding door lock failures on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Since the original complaint, a second door has now failed. In addition to the front passenger door, the rear passenger-side door will no longer lock or unlock electronically using the key fob or interior power lock button and must be locked manually. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2175362 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Driver door lock actuator. When using the vehicles remote key, the driver door does not lock and unlock with the rest of the vehicles locks. This failure can cause theft of personal property in the vehicle or theft of the vehicle itself. The problem has been confirmed by other toyota owners with similar models. No warning lights of the problem appeared. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2174785 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am writing to formally report a significant structural failure regarding the power liftgate system on my 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE. Recently, the trunk began failing to close properly. Upon a detailed inspection, I discovered that the sheet metal surrounding the hinges has suffered catastrophic failure. The left-side hinge mounting point is severely fractured, and the right side is exhibiting https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2174440 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a safety defect involving the front passenger door lock actuator on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Hybrid. The front passenger door will not lock or unlock using the key fob or the interior power door lock button. The door must now be locked manually. This defeats the vehicle’s automatic locking system and creates a safety and security concern. This condition prevents all doors from bein https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2174441 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a safety defect involving the front passenger door lock actuator on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Hybrid. The front passenger door will not lock or unlock using the key fob or the interior power door lock button. The door must now be locked manually. This defeats the vehicle’s automatic locking system and creates a safety and security concern. This condition prevents all doors from bein https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2174213 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was water leaking from the sunroof. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that front alignment was needed, and that the roof rails needed to https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2174214 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was water leaking from the sunroof. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that front alignment was needed, and that the roof rails needed to https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2174146 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT When pulling into a driveway, sudden acceleration while slowing down caused crash into side of the garage and damage to the right front fender, side panel and hood. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2173931 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sidewall randomly cracked while traveling late at night on sparsely populated interstate. No debris on road or potholes encountered to explain why this occurred. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2173368 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While my child was sitting in his carseat, the foam head support detached from the plastic casing where it is glued together. This is not the result of any action on our part and the seat has not been in car accident. The glue just gave out. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2173289 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was driving down a road and my engine just stopped working lights came on saying there were several issues including the engine. I researched online and found there were recalls due to this same problem for the same make, model and year as my Vehicle, but there is no recall on my vehicle. The dealer confirmed the engine was seized up or whatever wording they used. No one has inspected it othe https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-rav4#complaint-2172452 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Auto Zone, where it was scanned with an OBD2 scanner and DTC: P0607, P1603, and P1604 were retrieved. The