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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 142 owner complaints for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, covering model years 2016 to 2026. The 2019 and 2021 model years drew the most complaints (22 each), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 12 recall campaigns on file
  • 142 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 11 model years with data (2016–2026)
  • most complaints: 2019, 2021 (22 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (27 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V571000 (reported Sep 2, 2026)
  • 15 complaints reporting a crash (10.6%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 9 complaints reporting an injury (6.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints by model year

11 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2019 and 2021 model years share the highest count, 22 complaints each. Next come 2026 (20) and 2016 (17). The fewest are for 2024, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2016–2026Column chart of 142 complaints across 11 model years. The highest are 2019, 2021 with 22 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2016: 17 complaints1720162017: 14 complaints1420172018: 15 complaints1520182019: 22 complaints2220192020: 13 complaints1320202021: 22 complaints2220212022: 5 complaints520222023: 8 complaints820232024: 1 complaint120242025: 5 complaints520252026: 20 complaints202026
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2016174000
2017141020
2018152010
2019223020
2020130000
2021221000
202250000
202380000
202410000
202551010
2026203030
All model years14215090

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Toyota RAV4 Hybrid components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 27 complaints (19.0% of all 142), followed by Electrical System (17) and Fuel/Propulsion System (15).

Components named most often in Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags2719.0%
Unknown or Other2215.5%
Electrical System1712.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System1510.6%
Structure1510.6%
Service Brakes139.2%
Forward Collision Avoidance96.3%
Visibility/Wiper96.3%
Visibility85.6%
Engine74.9%
Vehicle Speed Control64.2%
Fuel System, Gasoline53.5%
Lane Departure42.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic42.8%
Steering42.8%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls

12 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name RAV4 Hybrid, newest first. The 12 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2026. The 2020 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 12 recall campaigns
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2017: 1 campaign2018: no campaigns2019: 3 campaigns
2020: 5 campaigns2021: 1 campaign2022: 2 campaigns2023: 1 campaign2024: 2 campaigns2025: 2 campaigns2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V571000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2026

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Consequence:
    A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V179000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2024–2025

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Consequence:
    A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  3. NHTSA campaign 25V744000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Display Function

    Model years 2023–2025

    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."

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

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  4. NHTSA campaign 23V865000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

    Model years 2020–2021

    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.

    Consequence:
    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  5. NHTSA campaign 22V519000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

    Model year 2022

    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."

    Consequence:
    Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  6. NHTSA campaign 22V239000

    Reported

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module › Software

    Model year 2022

    Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

    Consequence:
    Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  7. NHTSA campaign 20V734000

    Reported

    Steering › Column; Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2020

    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."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  8. NHTSA campaign 20V373000

    Reported

    Steering › Electric Power Assist System

    Model year 2020

    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.

    Consequence:
    A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  9. NHTSA campaign 20V286000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

    Model years 2019–2020

    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.

    Consequence:
    If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  10. NHTSA campaign 20V064000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model years 2019–2020

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

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  1. NHTSA campaign 19V544000

    Reported

    Service Brakes; Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

    Model year 2019

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

    Consequence:
    Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  2. NHTSA campaign 17V295000

    Reported

    Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Model year 2017

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner, 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

    Consequence:
    A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recall campaigns for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, covering model years 2016 to 2026. The most recent, 26V571000, was reported on September 2, 2026 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 2020 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Toyota RAV4 Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2019 and 2021 model years tie, with 22 complaints each out of 142. The next are 2026 (20) and 2016 (17). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 27 complaints, or 19.0% of all 142. Electrical System (17) and Fuel/Propulsion System (15) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Toyota dealer.

How many Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 142 complaints, 15 report a crash, 0 a fire, 9 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.