2024 Toyota RAV4: owner complaints and recalls

Analysis of 163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.

163
Complaints
3
Recalls
25
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
16
Injuries
139.9
Severity index

Severity index 139.9 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.

Among the 67 2024 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 ranks 8 of 67 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 88% of its model-year peers. See the full 2024 ranking.

What actually fails

ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4728.8%
ENGINE3722.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3018.4%
STEERING2515.3%
SERVICE BRAKES1710.4%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE148.6%
STRUCTURE148.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL127.4%

The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 47 of 163 complaints (28.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.

Complaints filed per year

2023: 22024: 412025: 812026: 3923242526
YearComplaints
20232
202441
202581
2026 (year to date)39

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
24V91100005/12/2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 RAV4 and 2025 Lexus NX vehicles. Some of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result in a damaged caliper brake hose or possible wheel detachmen
25V59500011/09/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELToyota 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 (
25V74400030/10/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONToyota 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 ca
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.