repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
2021 Toyota RAV4 HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-865 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: オーバードライブ83, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
1Lane departure
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Service brakes
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Traction control system
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 17 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Traction control system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 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.
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
2021 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
'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid safety ratings
2021 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 2021 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 air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
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