2025 TOYOTA RAV4

3 recalls, 126 complaints - 4 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

26V256000 Apr 22, 2026
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
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.
4 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
25V744000 Oct 30, 2025
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
25V595000 Sep 11, 2025
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

126 total complaints 8 crashes 2 fires 10 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15
POWER TRAIN14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER13
STEERING8
STRUCTURE:BODY5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
SERVICE BRAKES4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS3
STEERING Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
Steering wheel showing red signal on the dashboard, and sometimes, when I park and want to restart the car , steering wheel block, not letting me start my car. Steering wheel block start about 5 months after I purchased the car and happened on August 2026.Steering wheel showing red signal start on... Read more
SUSPENSION Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
Steering wheel showing red signal on the dashboard, and sometimes, when I park and want to restart the car , steering wheel block, not letting me start my car. Steering wheel block start about 5 months after I purchased the car and happened on August 2026.Steering wheel showing red signal start on... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Aug 25, 2026
On August 25, 2026 when I went to turn my vehicle on in the morning, and I started to drive the vehicle alert the LTA malfunction Visit your dealer on the dash. Call dealer and scheduled service for the next day August 26, 2026. In the morning I went to go start my vehicle to take it in and it wont ... Read more
ENGINE Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Aug 25, 2026
On August 25, 2026 when I went to turn my vehicle on in the morning, and I started to drive the vehicle alert the LTA malfunction Visit your dealer on the dash. Call dealer and scheduled service for the next day August 26, 2026. In the morning I went to go start my vehicle to take it in and it wont ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 1, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2026
Driving my one owner 2025 Rav 4 Hybrid- pulling into a parking spot while gently pressing on the brake to slow car. Car was slowing then suddenly accelerated while brake pedal still being pressed, lunged forward and hit a wall in front of the parking space. No warning lamps/alarms went off and dri... Read more
ENGINE Sep 1, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2026
Driving my one owner 2025 Rav 4 Hybrid- pulling into a parking spot while gently pressing on the brake to slow car. Car was slowing then suddenly accelerated while brake pedal still being pressed, lunged forward and hit a wall in front of the parking space. No warning lamps/alarms went off and dri... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 1, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2026
Driving my one owner 2025 Rav 4 Hybrid- pulling into a parking spot while gently pressing on the brake to slow car. Car was slowing then suddenly accelerated while brake pedal still being pressed, lunged forward and hit a wall in front of the parking space. No warning lamps/alarms went off and dri... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Sep 1, 2026
Incident date: Aug 8, 2026
My windshield spontaneously cracked from the outside frame down 10 inches and then across the glass through site line of driver. There was no outside influence (Rock chip and etc) I am not the first RAV4 owner to experience this.
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 30, 2026
Incident date: Feb 27, 2026
The moonroof on my car spontaneously shattered while I was driving on the highway. It made a very loud noise like a large object hitting the top of my car. There was no prior warning and no other vehicles were close to me at the time. I was not driving under a bridge or overpass. The sliding roof p... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Aug 29, 2026
Incident date: Aug 29, 2026
On August 29, 2026, at approximately 9:04 PM, my vehicle was turned off and parked in my driveway. I entered the driver’s side of the vehicle and closed the driver’s door normally. Immediately after the door was closed, the rear windshield/back glass completely shattered without warning. There w... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 24, 2026
Incident date: Nov 5, 2025
I purchased my vehicle new from the dealership in 2025. After driving the vehicle for several months I noticed the back seat floors were filling with road dirt and debris. I also noticed water was getting into the doors frames. This will certainly cause rust to the doors early on. I made an appoint... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 14, 2026
Incident date: Aug 12, 2026
I was driving on a 4 lane highway heading north bound in the right hand lane with my sister in the passenger seat both wearing seat belts traveling at approximately 55-60 miles per hour. Traffic was light. At the time of the incident other cars were at least 1/2 mile in front of me with no car close... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 13, 2026
Incident date: Aug 8, 2026
This is not about my car. It is about other cars. I have seen multiple SUVs traveling on the highway with their front lights on, but no rear lights. This happened the other day when it was dark and with heavy rain. This is a safety issue. A Gemini AI search says this is a problem with many new c... Read more
STEERING Aug 10, 2026
Incident date: Aug 10, 2026
My 2022 CRV steering wheel sticks when driving and does not want to turn and is difficult to steer causing me to have to force the wheel and nearly wreck my car. The steering wheel also feels loose and spins around and round while at a stop. The steering wheel knocks/pops during a hard turns. Since ... Read more
ENGINE Aug 5, 2026
Incident date: Aug 5, 2026
Ever since I bought this truck new, I noticed a lot of metal shavings and debris in the oil filter every single time I changed the oil. I took it to the dealership multiple times to have this looked into before the engine recall came out. The dealership took pictures of the metal and sent them to a ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 2, 2026
Incident date: Aug 1, 2026
This happened on a 2024 Jeep Gladiator. When parking I went to set the parking brake and as I pulled the handle I heard a pop and felt the handle release all pressure. With the handle up there was no braking effect. Dealer repaired by hooking the right wheel cable back onto the bracket located und... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Aug 2, 2026
Incident date: Aug 1, 2026
The transmission fails constantly when we are accelerating - approxx 50-58 miles per hour the transmission freezes & the RMP's stay @ 4-5 thousand for 20-30 seconds - it fails to downshift. This is extremely dangerous at any time & can cause a major accident if the vehicle is stuck & you need to s... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 2, 2026
Incident date: Aug 1, 2026
The transmission fails constantly when we are accelerating - approxx 50-58 miles per hour the transmission freezes & the RMP's stay @ 4-5 thousand for 20-30 seconds - it fails to downshift. This is extremely dangerous at any time & can cause a major accident if the vehicle is stuck & you need to s... Read more
ENGINE Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 29, 2026
While driving, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off without warning. The engine stalled while the vehicle was in motion, causing an immediate loss of acceleration and power. This created a serious safety hazard in traffic. The issue is consistent with the condition described in Safety Recall U01 for 20... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 29, 2026
While driving, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off without warning. The engine stalled while the vehicle was in motion, causing an immediate loss of acceleration and power. This created a serious safety hazard in traffic. The issue is consistent with the condition described in Safety Recall U01 for 20... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal became firm. The contact stated that the t... Read more
STRUCTURE Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Forest River Wildwood. The contact stated that the door on the trailer could be wiggled from the inside and was not properly secured to the trailer. The contact saw sawdust near the heating system after removing the propane service cover, and the water heater overheated. The ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 12, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2025
The integrated high-voltage powertrain / single-speed transmission unit is failing, causing severe mechanical chattering, rapid actuator cycling, and vibration under the vehicle. This failure follows a recent catastrophic, unexplained total loss of traction/HVAC coolant while at a previous Audi deal... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 2, 2026
Incident date: Apr 18, 2025
While driving on the interstate and merging to the next lane, my transmission shifted from 9th gear to 1st gear multiple times. My safety and others safety was put at risk due to the car suddenly slowing with no brake lights to indicate I would be slowing. During the incident, I lost approximately ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 22, 2026
Incident date: Jun 22, 2026
Severe paint delamination has occurred on my vehicle, causing the clear coat and base coat (Snow White Pearl color) to come off on the side of the hood, pillars, the doors, and the hood of the car. Not only does the peeling paint create an airborne/debris hazard, it also risks exposing the vehicle t... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 20, 2026
Incident date: Jun 12, 2026
Auto Idle Stop feature has caused the vehicle to stall / shut down at a stop light on several occasions causing hazard when we can't drive. Entire engine has to be stopped and restarted which is scary in heavy traffic.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off with the message "HEV System Failure" displayed. The driver safely pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. A towing truck arrived on the scene and ... Read more
ENGINE Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off with the message "HEV System Failure" displayed. The driver safely pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. A towing truck arrived on the scene and ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 13, 2026
I am requesting a formal investigation and warranty review regarding the sunroof glass on my 2026 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD. The vehicle was purchased new, and within approximately the first week of ownership I discovered stress fractures and cracking in the sunroof glass while the vehicle was being drive... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Jun 11, 2026
My 2014 Ford F-150 is exhibiting symptoms consistent with the Ford transmission molded lead frame safety recall 24S37. While driving approximately 55 mph late at night on a five-lane roadway, the vehicle suddenly and violently jerked, downshifted and came to a complete stop becoming stalled out as I... Read more
STEERING Jun 10, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
The steering wheel became hard to turn randomly and the power steering problem warning came on but then went away. At one point the driver assist turned off and the lights were orange but then it went away too. It keeps happening when I'm parking. The steering wheel gets stiff and the warning comes ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 6, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
Car has stopped while pumping gas seems to be specifically after rain. There was a heavy rain and immediately after while pumping gas car was not able to start. Received message steering power low. Happened 3 times after first incident while pumping gas. Car was checked by a mechanic and believe it ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 6, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
Driving car and suddenly all the lights on the dash light up and car goes into “limp” mode. Upon pulling over turning car off and turning back on lights are all still lit up. Plug car into obd2 scanner and car is showing code p0087 low fuel rail pressure. This is extremely dangerous as the car w... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 5, 2026
Incident date: Feb 24, 2026
The vehicle is operating with a Ford remanufactured transmission assembly which was installed at the dealership of purchase. The repair was completed under the Extended Ford warranty I purchased with the used vehicle 6 months prior and the replacement parts and labor are covered by an active 3-year/... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 28, 2026
Incident date: May 27, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
COMMUNICATION May 28, 2026
Incident date: May 27, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER May 19, 2026
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase the vehicle mileage wa47,000,p=and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 238, 629. A Carfax ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY May 12, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
Car makes a heavy humming noise when driving 30mph or more very loud Dealer couldn’t fix this issue Please help I Don’t feel safe when driving on higher speeds
POWER TRAIN May 12, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
6.2 liter engine seized on the interstate, I lost propulsion as the car switched to neural on it's own. Auto was towed to Applegate Chevrolet in Flint, MI
POWER TRAIN May 10, 2026
Incident date: May 3, 2026
I own a 2022 Cadillac Escalade equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine. While driving in [XXX] near [XXX] and XXX [XXX] , the engine suddenly failed without warning and left me stranded in traffic. Prior to the failure, there were either no warning signs or insufficient warning indicators to safely preve... Read more
ENGINE May 10, 2026
Incident date: May 3, 2026
Motor locked up while going 50 mph
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 10, 2026
Incident date: May 3, 2026
2 times now my truck went from 75mph in 10 th gear to 1 st gear on the highway. I then loose all throttle input. This is my day driver and some how avoided a fatal crash 2 times. I do not have a ford dealer in my town I usually fix everything on my own. I know they have a recall and it's just a soft... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION May 5, 2026
Incident date: May 4, 2026
I was driving on 2nd Street and realized I wasn’t going to make it through the light, so I stopped. I noticed that I had stopped in the crosswalk, so I decided to back up. Before backing up, I checked everything—I looked in my left mirror, my right mirror, behind me, and also at the rearview cam... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 30, 2026
Incident date: Apr 29, 2026
On April 29, 2026 around 10:00 PM, my 2025 Toyota RAV4 experienced sudden brake failure. The pedal became hard and I lost stopping and steering power. At the same time, Check Engine, battery warning, steering warning, and ‘Not Ready to Drive’ all appeared simultaneously with no prior warning. I ... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Apr 21, 2026
Incident date: Apr 20, 2026
The RV mirrors. Rattles so much. That is very hard to see anything on the roadway. See attached copy of Auto accident. It happened due to blurred vision from the right mirror. Dealership. Attempted repair was brought back to manufacture in Indiana. Manufacturer failed to repair.
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Apr 15, 2026
Incident date: Oct 29, 2025
The contact owned a 2025 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The front end of the vehicle lowered down while the rear-end rose and made an abnormal squealing sound. Ther... Read more
Crash 2 injured
AIR BAGS Apr 15, 2026
Incident date: Oct 29, 2025
The contact owned a 2025 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The front end of the vehicle lowered down while the rear-end rose and made an abnormal squealing sound. Ther... Read more
Crash 2 injured
ENGINE Apr 11, 2026
Incident date: Apr 11, 2026
Coolant intrusion of engine
SUSPENSION Apr 11, 2026
Incident date: Apr 11, 2026
Squeaking (lubrication failure) of the front suspension components, prematurely, are a common and widespread issue with Tesla vehicles. I have approximately 60k miles on my model Y and the front control arms are making noises. Tesla wants to replace a significant amount of suspension components ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 2, 2026
Incident date: Mar 18, 2026
Transmission issues began to occur shortly after purchase in 2017. The Honda dealership finally did a software update after several complaint. This temporarily fixed the issue. The car shifts low gears harshly and with hesitation. The transmission system failure/problem light came on and the car los... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 TOYOTA RAV4

2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 15.5%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

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

EPA Fuel Economy, 2025 TOYOTA RAV4

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8) (Front-Wheel Drive) 27.0 35.0 30.0 Regular $2,050

CO2 Emissions: 292.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2025 TOYOTA RAV4

4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
200000 WHEELS1
T-SB-0104-23 Dec 21, 2024
200000 WHEELS
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
T-PANT-2024-004- Mar 4, 2024
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.
T-PANT-2024-004- Mar 4, 2024
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
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.
T-SB-0004-24 Feb 6, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: 2025 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

NHTSA Safety Investigations, TOYOTA RAV4

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE21005 Opened: Feb 25, 2021 , Closed: Aug 12, 2024
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2013
Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal Events
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to understand the contributing factors and frequency of vehicle fires originating from the battery region of the engine compartment in Model Year (MY) 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 vehicles on 25 February 2021. At the time of ope... Read more
PE12013 Opened: Jun 4, 2012 , Closed: Sep 13, 2012
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2006
Rear Suspension Arm Assembly Failure
In a letter dated August 1, 2012 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) submitted a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall No. 12V-373) to the NHTSA identifying a safety defect regarding possible separation of the Rear Suspension Arm No. 1 Assembly (arm) at the thread... Read more

TOYOTA RAV4 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA RAV4 across all model years (1996, 2025).

149 Total Recalls
12,221 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
1,075 Reported Crashes
359 Reported Fires
11 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA RAV4 - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 (current) 3 126
2024 3 265 View
2023 3 268 View
2022 1 225 View
2021 1 522 View
2020 6 805 View
2019 7 1,183 View
2018 3 443 View
2017 3 416 View
2016 3 298 View
2015 4 400 View
2014 4 279 View
2013 2 332 View
2012 5 357 View
2011 11 403 View
2010 14 498 View
2009 15 397 View
2008 14 708 View
2007 14 1,241 View
2006 11 880 View
2005 5 168 View
2004 2 183 View
2003 0 392 View
2002 0 682 View
2001 0 418 View
2000 3 34 View
1999 5 75 View
1998 5 92 View
1997 1 61 View
1996 1 54 View
1995 0 1 View
1994 0 4 View

Other TOYOTA Models

Model Recalls Complaints
TUNDRA 787 9,074 View
HIGHLANDER 677 6,756 View
CROWN 548 141 View
TACOMA 406 10,562 View
VENZA 404 969 View
GRAND HIGHLANDER 388 332 View
PRIUS 365 15,456 View
HIGHLANDER HYBRID 355 1,103 View