2014 Toyota RAV4: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
194
Complaints
4
Recalls
19
Crash reports
25
Fire reports
21
Injuries
203.1
Severity index
Severity index 203.1 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Toyota RAV4 ranks 6 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 96% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 69 | 35.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 45 | 23.2% |
| ENGINE | 31 | 16.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 20 | 10.3% |
| STEERING | 19 | 9.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 17 | 8.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 16 | 8.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 5.7% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 69 of 194 complaints (35.6%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 8 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V828000 | 30/12/2014 | EQUIPMENT | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were in |
| 15V011000 | 16/01/2015 | TRAILER HITCHES | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short |
| 15V144000 | 13/03/2015 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during |
| 23V734000 | 01/11/2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.