repaired · 2022 Q2
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Toyota RAV4 HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-286 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 24, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Fuel/propulsion system
3Fuel system, gasoline
2Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Electrical system
1Structure
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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 · 2022 Q1
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases 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
2019 vs. every other RAV4 Hybrid 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 Hybrid median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid safety ratings
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What RAV4 Hybrid owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID WILL ONLY ACCEPT 9-10 GALLONS OF GAS WHEN FILLING FROM EMPTY. THE TANK IS SUPPOSED TO HOLD 14.5 GALLONS. I FIRST BROUGHT THE ISSUE TO THE DEALERSHIP IN 2019 AND THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE NOT HEARD OF THE ISSUE BEFORE. I BROUGHT IT TO THEIR ATTENTION AGAIN ON MY LAST VISIT IN JUNE…
I'VE ONLY FILLED THE TANK 4 TIMES SO FAR BUT I CAN NEVER GET IT FULL. THE MOST IT WILL TAKE IS ABOUT 10 GALLONS AND THAT IS ONLY IF I STAND THERE AND FORCE FEED IT MORE GAS VERY SLOWLY WHILE PULLING THE NOZZLE OUT A LITTLE AT A TIME. I HAVE TO FILL IT WAY TOO FREQUENTLY, AND IN THE WINTER IT IS…
MY TANK WON'T FILL BEYOND 9-10 GALLONS - EVEN WHEN IT SAYS EMPTY - THOUGH THE FUEL TANK SIZE SHOULD BE 14.5. HOWEVER, THE TANK WAS AT MAX CAPACITY WHEN PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER.
Own a 2019 RAV4 Hybrid?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.