repaired · 2017 Q3
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
2012 Toyota RAV4 EVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-096 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 18, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Power train2 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Seat belts
1Steering
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2012 Toyota RAV4 EV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Visibility/wiper
Risk. Over time, the dripping water may cause corrosion and wear at the joint, potentially resulting in the separation of the wiper linkage.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Hybrid propulsion system
Risk. A loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other RAV4 EV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAV4 EV median. How we score
'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What RAV4 EV owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY 2012 RAV4 EV HAS AN UNSAFE CONDITION WHERE THE ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ACTUALLY ENGAGE FROM R TO D, OR D TO R WHEN STATIONARY, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENTATION INDICATES SO. THE VEHICLE INSTEAD MOVES INADVERTENTLY IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. IT HAS BEEN A CHRONIC ISSUE WITH THE…
ON OCTOBER 17 SHORTLY BEFORE 2 PM PST IN CLEAR WEATHER, I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT ABOUT 2 TO 3 MPH. I TURNED THE VEHICLE INTO THE SPOT AND APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR SURGED OVER THE CURB, HIT A TREE, WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND CRASHED ONTO A PARKED CAR. (THE…
I WAS DRIVING IN THE PARKING GARAGE AT WORK AND THE YELLOW EXCLAMATION LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH WITH A MESSAGE THAT SAYS "CHECK EV SYSTEM. HAVE YOU VEHICLE CHECKED BY A DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY." I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND THE CAR STARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ECU. *TR
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