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.
2014 Toyota RAV4 EVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2014 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 December 21, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Electrical system
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 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
2014 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
2014 Toyota RAV4 EV safety ratings
2014 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 2014 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.
STARTING AROUND 24,500 MILES, TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2014 STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE WITH ACCELERATION. THIS NOISE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE AUTHORIZED TOYOTA DEALER AS AN ISSUE WITH THE DRIVE MOTOR MADE BY TESLA, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT AT THAT TIME THE NOISE IS "NOT LOUD ENOUGH" TO GET ANYTHING DONE BY…
WAS DRIVING IN CITY AT ABOUT 30 MPH, CAR STOPPED HAVING PROPULSION, STOPPED WITH A SHUDDER AND WARNINGS LIGHTS POP UP. "CHECK EV SYSTEM" WAS ABLE TO RESET THE COMPUTER BY POWERING OFF/ON FOR 3 CYCLES TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE CURB. CALLED TOW TO TRANSPORT TO THE DEALER. SEND ME AWAY AFTER RESETTING…
LOST DRIVING POWER ON HIGHWAY AT 45MPH. CAR SWITCHED AUTOMATICALLY TO NEUTRAL. DISPLAYED "CHECK EV SYSTEM. TAKE TO DEALER" WARNING. WAS ABLE TO TURN POWER ON AND OFF AND REGAIN MOTOR, BUT STILL DISPLAYED MESSAGE. DROVE HOME. TOOK TO DEALER NEXT MORNING.
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