Toyota RAV4 2019–2025
5th generation (XA50)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20263,337 complaints, 798 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 798
- Median of reported failures
- 4,500 mi
- Most-reported system
- Engine (15.5%)
- Recalls
- 15
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On this generation, 70% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 3 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.
Figure 1 · Toyota RAV4 2019–2025 · 798 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 10,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 522 complaints.
- First 12,000 miles — 70% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 100
- 25%
- 578
- Median
- 4,700
- 75%
- 18,000
- 90%
- 56,413
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 522 | 65.4% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 84 | 10.5% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 32 | 4.0% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 42 | 5.3% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 25 | 3.1% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 26 | 3.3% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 27 | 3.4% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 7 | 0.9% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 10 | 1.3% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 4 | 0.5% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 6 | 0.8% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 5 | 0.6% |
| 140,000–150,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 170,000–180,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 3,337 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019–2025 Toyota RAV4, and 798 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
70% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 3 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are the engine (15.5% of complaints, typically around 8,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (15.1% of complaints, typically around 3,000 miles), the fuel and propulsion system (11.7% of complaints, typically around 625 miles).
15 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2019–2025 Toyota RAV4 last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2019–2025 Toyota RAV4 were filed by 4,500 miles and 90% by 56,000 miles — figures drawn from 798 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
Before you buy a 2019–2025 RAV4: the 3-minute check
Generated from 798 mileage-tagged complaints, 15 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 15 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for engine repair records. This area fails at a median of 8,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Ask for problems owners could not categorise repair records. This area fails at a median of 3,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check fuel system on 2019–2020 cars. Denso low-pressure fuel pump impeller cracks and swells, seizing the pump and causing engine stall without warning; recalled in 2019 and expanded in 2020 across a large Toyota population.
- Check transmission (ua80 8-speed) on 2019–2020 cars. Harsh, hesitant and clunky low-speed shifting and delayed engagement, addressed by control-module recalibration TSBs.
- Check fuel tank on 2019–2020 cars. AWD models will not accept a full tank of fuel from the pump's automatic shutoff, an acknowledged tank-geometry limitation rather than a defect fix.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 70% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, the engine and problems owners could not categorise are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. Problems owners could not categorise in particular shows a median failure mileage of 3,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Toyota RAV4 2019–2025
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Fuel and propulsion system390 reports625370–3,000Fuel and propulsion system: 390 reports, median 625 miles, middle half 370 to 3,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise503 reports3,000400–7,000Problems owners could not categorise: 503 reports, median 3,000 miles, middle half 400 to 7,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline169 reports5,0001,000–10,000Transmission and driveline: 169 reports, median 5,000 miles, middle half 1,000 to 10,000 miles.
- Electrical system386 reports5,0001,000–25,000Electrical system: 386 reports, median 5,000 miles, middle half 1,000 to 25,000 miles.
- Engine517 reports8,0001,000–53,000Engine: 517 reports, median 8,000 miles, middle half 1,000 to 53,000 miles.
- Airbag system257 reports18,00010,000–44,000Airbag system: 257 reports, median 18,000 miles, middle half 10,000 to 44,000 miles.
- Body structure217 reports24,0008,000–58,000Body structure: 217 reports, median 24,000 miles, middle half 8,000 to 58,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 517 | 15.5% | 8,000 | 1,000–53,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 503 | 15.1% | 3,000 | 400–7,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 390 | 11.7% | 625 | 370–3,000 |
| Electrical system | 386 | 11.6% | 5,000 | 1,000–25,000 |
| Airbag system | 257 | 7.7% | 18,000 | 10,000–44,000 |
| Body structure | 217 | 6.5% | 24,000 | 8,000–58,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 169 | 5.1% | 5,000 | 1,000–10,000 |
| Steering | 152 | 4.6% | 7,500 | 2,000–46,000 |
| Brakes | 118 | 3.5% | 4,500 | 1,500–9,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 114 | 3.4% | — | — |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Toyota RAV4 2019–2025 · 798 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 92% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 97% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
92% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 8,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 3,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 625 mi
- Electrical system — median 5,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 18,000 mi
- Body structure — median 24,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 5,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
97% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 8,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 3,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 625 mi
- Electrical system — median 5,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 18,000 mi
- Body structure — median 24,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 5,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
99% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 8,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 3,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 625 mi
- Electrical system — median 5,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 18,000 mi
- Body structure — median 24,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 5,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 4,700 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The engine accounts for 15.5% of complaints (517 reports, 51 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 8,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,000 and 53,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 15.1% of complaints (503 reports, 67 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 3,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 400 and 7,000 miles.
The fuel and propulsion system accounts for 11.7% of complaints (390 reports, 208 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 625 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 370 and 3,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 11.6% of complaints (386 reports, 86 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 5,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,000 and 25,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 7.7% of complaints (257 reports, 40 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 18,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 10,000 and 44,000 miles.
Body structure accounts for 6.5% of complaints (217 reports, 52 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 24,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 8,000 and 58,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2019 model year drew the most — 1,177 complaints — while 2025 drew the fewest at 113. The median year sits at 261.
That makes 2019 an outlier: roughly 4.5 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 15 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (3), the reversing camera and sensors (2), equipment (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 3,337 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 263 (7.9%)
- Fires
- 31
- Injury reports
- 152
- Fatality reports
- 1
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Fuel System 2019–2020
Denso low-pressure fuel pump impeller cracks and swells, seizing the pump and causing engine stall without warning; recalled in 2019 and expanded in 2020 across a large Toyota population.
Transmission (ua80 8-Speed) 2019–2020
Harsh, hesitant and clunky low-speed shifting and delayed engagement, addressed by control-module recalibration TSBs.
Fuel Tank 2019–2020
AWD models will not accept a full tank of fuel from the pump's automatic shutoff, an acknowledged tank-geometry limitation rather than a defect fix.
Electrical 2019–2020
12-volt battery hold-down clamp allows the battery to shift and short against the hood, a fire risk; recalled on 2019-2020 vehicles.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,177 | 398 |
| 2020 | 799 | 242 |
| 2021 | 516 | 89 |
| 2022 | 218 | 20 |
| 2023 | 253 | 12 |
| 2024 | 261 | 29 |
| 2025 | 113 | 8 |
Recalls (15) — is your car included?
Jun 2026 · 2025 · SeatsImproperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
What can happen. Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. 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.
Dec 2025 · 2023–2025 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing…
The defect. 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."
What can happen. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. 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.
Dec 2025 · 2023–2025 · Electrical SystemAn instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix. 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 letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
Jan 2025 · 2024 · WheelsA damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak, reducing brake performance and increasing the distance…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and tighten the front brake caliper mounting bracket and hub bearing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA14 and 24LA08.
Oct 2024 · 2020–2021 · Air BagsAn air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
What can happen. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Aug 2023 · 2023 · TiresA damaged or improperly installed valve stem may allow air to leak and/or the tires to be underinflated…
The defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota RAV4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged. In addition, the load carrying capacity label may state the incorrect weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
What can happen. A damaged or improperly installed valve stem may allow air to leak and/or the tires to be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel valve stems and replace the load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 23R1.
Sep 2022 · 2022 · Air BagsIncorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, and RAV4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What can happen. Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.
Jan 2021 · 2019–2020 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus
What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this re
Dec 2020 · 2020 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What can happen. In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.
Aug 2020 · 2019–2020 · SteeringA loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
What can happen. A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.
Aug 2020 · 2019–2020 · SuspensionIf a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
What can happen. If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.
Apr 2020 · 2019–2020 · Engine and Engine CoolingA coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
What can happen. A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.
Sep 2019 · 2019 · Back Over PreventionIf the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
What can happen. If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the back-up camera system and replace the audio display unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0N.
Aug 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentAn incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
What can happen. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
May 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentIf the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
What can happen. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
What owners reported
When driving my car everytime i make a turn there is a noise coming from the shock of the wheels front and rear i took it to the dealership 3 times and they said they hear nothing then i took it to my mechanic and he said it's the ball bearing on top of the shock. Now the noise is getting louder and louder, i'm scared…
2019 · Suspension
I bought my brand new car in aug 2019. A 2019 Toyota RAV4 hybrid xse. My fuel gauge does not go all the way to full when i fill up on gas. I noticed this after having the car for 1 month. I made an appointment for service and took the car in. The service employee said that Toyota is aware of the problem and there is…
2019 · 2 miles · Fuel and propulsion system
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was making an abnormal humming and grinding sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for an unknown recall in regards to a humming sound coming from the transfer case of the…
2019 · 3 miles · Engine
2019 RAV4 hybrid exhibits fueling problems, consistently. Parked on level concrete, shut off, in "refuel" status, at the fuel island, it dependably suffers abject failure at attempts to refill the gasoline tank at the fuel pump. With the fuel pump nozzle set to lowest flow setting, at any moment, the fuel being pumped…
2019 · 9 miles · Fuel and propulsion system
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