2015 Toyota RAV4: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 302 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
302
Complaints
4
Recalls
37
Crash reports
41
Fire reports
30
Injuries
223.2
Severity index
Severity index 223.2 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 143 2015 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2015 Toyota RAV4 ranks 9 of 143 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 94% of its model-year peers. See the full 2015 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 84 | 27.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 60 | 19.9% |
| STEERING | 45 | 14.9% |
| ENGINE | 37 | 12.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 31 | 10.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 30 | 9.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 25 | 8.3% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 21 | 7.0% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 84 of 302 complaints (27.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 6 |
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.