What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2024 Toyota RAV4

Typical pattern

23.4% of complaints about the 2024 Toyota RAV4 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2024 vehicle — around the middle of the 178 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 1.6 yr in service. The most-reported system is other (49 complaints), typically at 1.5 yr.

Complaints
269
Median age at failure
1.6 yr
Median mileage
13,048 n=30
Crash / fire / tow
19.3% of reports
Safety recalls
3

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
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Other
49 reports
1.5 yr
6.1%
Engine
37 reports · 14,480 mi
1.6 yr
16.2%
Electrical system
32 reports · 48,000 mi
1.8 yr
3.1%
Steering
26 reports
1.6 yr
7.7%
Collision avoidance
20 reports · 4,000 mi
2.2 yr
15%
Structure
16 reports
1.1 yr
6.2%
Service brakes
16 reports · 5,500 mi
1.0 yr
50%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

25V744000 2025-10-30
Back over prevention:display function

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 display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

25V595000 2025-09-11
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

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 vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

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

24V911000 2024-12-05
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper

Toyota 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 detachment.

A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak, reducing brake performance and increasing the distance required to stop the vehicle. Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Other mileage not reported 4 mo in service
Moon roof spontaneously shattered while driving. No impact from any object caused this, no other vehicles around and vehicle was only at 5 MPH at time of shattering. It’s as if the glass just shattered outwards from inside the cabin of the vehicle. Showered driver with glass and could have caused injury especially if glass fell into eyes.
Other mileage not reported 7 mo in service
Rav 4 will randomly shake and turn off saying engine stopped steering power low.
Other mileage not reported 10 mo in service
The cover and insulation material around the steering shaft came off and it is interfering with the brake and acceptation pedals. It looks to be a safety risk. TOYOTA claims that it is not cover under warranty, but I am concern if this can eventually cause an accident. Refer to the picture attached.
Structure mileage not reported 4 mo in service
Moon roof spontaneously shattered while driving. No impact from any object caused this, no other vehicles around and vehicle was only at 5 MPH at time of shattering. It’s as if the glass just shattered outwards from inside the cabin of the vehicle. Showered driver with glass and could have caused injury especially if glass fell into eyes.

Other RAV4 model years

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