2024 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

2 recalls — 38 complaints — 36 TSBs — 5/5 safety rating

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Defect Description

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... Read more

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.

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.

1,024,407 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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 let... Read more

591,377 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Complaint Statistics

38 total complaints 2 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	7
SERVICE BRAKES	5
POWER TRAIN	5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
SUSPENSION	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1
VISIBILITY/WIPER	1

Incident date: Apr 23, 2026

un-commanded drivers seat movement

Incident date: Apr 4, 2026

I am reporting a serious safety issue involving my vehicle where the braking system did not respond as expected during an emergency. While traveling southbound on I-575 in Georgia, I experienced a sudden tire blowout. As I moved to the shoulder and applied the brakes firmly, the vehicle did not slo... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2026

The car was under warranty and experienced a transaxle failure while on a highway between Yuma, AZ and Tucson, AZ. The dealer who inspected and repaired the car determined the cause to be a flawed cooler replacement by a body shop in which transmission fluid was not properly replaced subsequent to a... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System); and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

Incident date: Oct 29, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shut off. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2026

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the power steering fluid hose was leaking. The contact stated that at that time, it was a small leak; however, the power steering fluid ho... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2026

Affidavit (present first party experience) and Exhibits (proof of claim) In support of claim (complaint) For damages (harm, injury, tort) 1. My legal name is [XXX] . 2. I purchased a 2024 prius prime in tupelo, Mississippi on 09/02/2025. 3. I traded in a prius i had purchased in idaho falls, id in f... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2026

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated, causing the cruise control to be inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who reset the computer, but the failure persisted. The contact later received notification of NHT... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2026

I own a 2020 BMW 330i xDrive with an open safety recall involving a fire risk related to the engine starter. The recall has been open for approximately five months, and BMW has not provided a remedy or repair timeline. I have been informed that parts are unavailable, and no interim fix has been offe... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2025

Rearview Camera Has turned dark....

Incident date: Dec 17, 2025

Loss of 4x4 system, dashboard warning light

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

This incident started within the first 100 miles of ownership. The dealership hasn’t been able to recreate the incident. I put my 2025 Kia Sorento in the “automatic” drive position. I start driving and my transmission won’t shift gears. I looked down at my dashboard and it shows the vehicle ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2025

I was driving my 2001 Dodge Ram 20-30mph and experienced a total power loss, power steering, power brakes and clock reset. My husband was also in the pickup and can attest to issue. I am an older person so had a very hard time stopping the vehicle and attempting to steer it to the side of the road. ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2025

The front suspension on my 2021 Tesla Model Y developed progressive creaking and groaning noises during low-speed turning, especially in parking lots or when maneuvering. The noise began intermittently around 45,000 miles and became much louder by around 86,000 miles, which made me concerned about a... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2025

Hazard (fishtailing risk): In rain with LTA ON, small but critical driver steering corrections near center are overridden by EPS/LTA, which apply centering torque into steering dual compliance creating a real steering wheel deadband canceling the driver’s turning of the wheel across the deadband; ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while reversing at 5-10 MPH, the rearview camera went blank, and occasionally the image was upside down. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Bac... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2025

Not sure if this is the right complaint form, but we attempted to have a service center address 2 recalls on our vehicle and they would not perform them and would not provide a reason why the recalls were not addressed. The service center is AutoNation Honda in Westminster CO [XXX] ). We dropped ou... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2025

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

Driving on interstate when "Service ESC" and "Service ABS" warning came on in cluster, with flashing CEL light. Near total loss of power and loud noise from under hood. Exited the interstate immediately and turned off engine. Had towed to dealer for diagnosis. Dealer states failed lifter in right ba... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

2018 Ford Escape with 86k miles, low for its age, diagnosed with a cracked cylinder block.Ford had issued a Technical Service Bulletin. 22-2322 for Escapes manufactured between 2017 and 2019 with the symptoms described in the bulletin—code P0303, low coolant in reservoir, rough idle, and white smo... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

While driving at no more than 5 mph, looking for a parking space, the car suddenly accelerated dramatically. I vigorously applied pressure to the brake but the car continued to go forward, sideswiping a parked pickup truck and crashing through a metal fence and coming up against a rock wall. Fortuna... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 13, 2025

While driving around a curve the tire locked up and I was unable to turn and we ended up in the ditch. There was no collision. Myself and my child could have been seriously injured in this accident. 6 airbags deployed. Apon inspection the fender liner appears to have ripped off the back of the fen... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 13, 2025

I bought my track about a year ago. Within the first week of owning it. Multiple times a week, when I start it there is no sound. No radio, music, blinkers, etc. Absolutely no sound. Some of the time once I get to where im going, turn it off. Once I start it again it's back. The other times takes ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2025

My girlfriend's father was driving at normal driving speed on the highway when the tire blew out for no reason. There are multiple blown out sections of the tire on both the internal and external sides of the tire that would appear to be a structural failure. This was definitely not a puncture due... Read more

Incident date: Jan 7, 2025

Twice the back window on my 2019 Acura RDX has shattered in very cold temperatures. This happened in January 2022 and December 2024. The vehicle was parked both times. No warning just a loud boom noise. When getting in the car and gently closing the door after the glass shatters the glass fell in... Read more

Incident date: Dec 3, 2024

As I was driving in the fwy I hear noise and exit to check what was wrong. No lights or warning of what the issue might be. Turned off the car open the hood of the car and saw nothing wrong with it I turned it back on and the noise went away. About 2 week after I was exiting the fwy and the engine ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 14, 2024

Brake Actuator Valve Wear all lights relating to brakes are on, Dec. 12th 2024. The warranty for this expensive fix ended March, 2024 or 150k miles, there are only 106k miles on the vehicle. Something that is such a safety hazard SHOULD not have a date. We are experiencing unexpected loss of b... Read more

Incident date: Nov 20, 2024

While driving approximately 30mph the car lost all accelleration/power and slowed to a stop while still in Drive. First, this put me in an extremely DANGEROUS position in the middle of an extremely busy highway with cars almost hitting me several times. Dashboard displayed numerous flashing error ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 13, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message “4-WD Service Required” was displayed. In addition, the contact stated that the wheels were not functioning as intended. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that while refueling, the accelerator pedal had to be slightly depressed to prevent the vehicle from stalling. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where it wa... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2024

It is very common problem with 2018-2023 honda odyssey. Water leaks inside from the seam crack under roof drip trim. This water is dripping right on the tailgate control electronic module. And module is short circuit and dead. Now tailgate is either stays locked or stays open all the time as the lat... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2024

I have owned vehicle for 3 months. Noticed loud banging sound whenever brakes are applied at low speeds, on rough bumps/rough road. At times banging is loud enough to sound like vehicle hit something. No issues with braking currently. Not sure if noise is from ABS but sound is coming from front and ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2024

While at a red light, stopped in traffic and at a stop sign the vehicle turns off and says to restart manually. Need to put in park and manually restart. Very dangerous when no one around me knows what I am doing. This occurred four (4) the times the last 4-YEARS. I will contact the dealer tomorrow ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 6, 2024

The cars transmission shudders when traveling between gears 2 through 4 and then it’s not as noticeable at highway speeds.

Incident date: Jan 17, 2024

Dashboard cracked, afraid that if airbag deploys shards of dashboard will come flying at both driver and passenger. It started as a little crack, than expanded across the entire dashboard

Incident date: Jan 17, 2024

Antilock braking and traction control system failed. I was driving on a snow/ice covered road and hit the brakes with no anti lock control and truck slid in road side ditch. Truck has not been repaired. This is a known problem that Dodge is well aware of. This could have caused serious injury or dea... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2024 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

2024 Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	13.3%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2024 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

36 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	8
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER	8
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
200000 WHEELS	2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)	1
138500 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS	1
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS	1

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 23TJ01 Second Key Delivery Program Multiple Models and Model Years

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

RL: The supply of Smart Keys available for Toyota vehicles has been temporarily limited to one (1) on select models since October 2022 due to global semiconductor shortages impacting certain microchips. Affected vehicles have been delivered

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

DP: The subject vehicles were delivered with only one (1) Smart Key on select models since October 2022 due to a global semiconductor shortage impacting certain microchips. The affected vehicles were delivered with one (1) Smart Key and a s

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

The table describes the phases currently planned for the Second Key Delivery Program and the estimated timing of announcement. This table will be updated during each phase launch and as more details become available.

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature,

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

190000 TIRES

TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage cond

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

TSB: Hybrid vehicles (HV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) are equipped with two types of batteries: ?Hybrid vehicle (HV) battery. ?Auxiliary (12V) battery. If a hybrid or battery electric vehicle is put into storage, the State-O

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: Some 2018 ? 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, M20A-FKS, or M20A-FXS engine may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Milky/discolored engine oil. ?An ?Oil Pressure Low? warning message

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

TSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspect

350000 EQUIPMENT

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: 2024 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

350000 EQUIPMENT

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

138500 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repair

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assis

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Serv

200000 WHEELS

TSB: Some 2023 ? 2024 model year Toyota vehicles use hub bolts in place of studs/nuts to fasten the wheels to the vehicle. If non-compatible wheels or hub bolts/nuts are installed, there is increased risk that the wheel(s) could come off re

350000 EQUIPMENT

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

TT: After jump-starting, the vehicle may experience a no-start condition and multiple DTCs including U010087. Upon investigation, it is found that the engine ECU has been damaged and needs to be replaced. In several cases, it was found that

TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME across all model years (2021–2024).

11 Total Recalls

293 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

30 Reported Crashes

8 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024 (current)	2	38
2023	2	89	View
2022	3	28	View
2021	4	138	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
TUNDRA	787	9,074	View
HIGHLANDER	677	6,756	View
RAV4	669	11,842	View
CROWN	548	141	View
TACOMA	406	10,562	View
VENZA	404	969	View
GRAND HIGHLANDER	388	332	View
PRIUS	365	15,456	View

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