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.
2013 Toyota RAV4 EVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. 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 September 20, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Electrical system
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility/wiper
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2013 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
2013 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
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Toyota RAV4 EV safety ratings
2013 Toyota Rav4 EV SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 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 fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FOR THE SECOND TIME IN A MONTH, MY CAR LOST DRIVE WHILE I WAS CRUISING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR JUST POPPED INTO NETURAL WITH WARNING MESSAGES COMING ON THE DASH. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THE RECALL ADDRESSED YET AFTER 3 MONTHS, THERE IS STILL NO KNOWN FIXES FOR IT. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP…
SEAT BELT RETRIEVAL SPRING (WEAK). I HAVE BOTH MODELS 2013 AND 2014. NEITHER MODEL HAS A STRONG RETRIEVAL SPRING, LEAVES THE MEDAL BUCKLE LOOSE AND HANGING IN DOOR JAM, IT GETS SLAMMED IN THE DOOR. WILL DEFORM AT SOME FURTHER POINT AND NOT ENGAGE. DOOR LOCKS. NOT SURE IF MANDATORY BY REGULATION,…
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH IN THE HOV LANE OF THE 405 FWY, AN ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED STATING THAT THE CAR WAS IN "NEUTRAL". I TRIED TO SHIFT IT INTO "DRIVE" BUT IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. SINCE THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE CENTER DIVIDER TO PULL OVER, I COASTED AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE TO THE RIGHT…
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