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2026 Toyota RAV4 HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Forward collision avoidance
5Structure2 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes
2Wheels
2Lane departure
1Seat belts
1Exterior lighting
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 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
2026 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
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid safety ratings
2026 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID SUV HEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What RAV4 Hybrid owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have owned my RAV4 Hybrid for 3 months and have never felt safe to drive it. There seems to be some brake and stability control issues. On October 25, 2026, as I was driving on a wet road and turning a corner, the car slid and lost control, causing the side to slide against a cement wall on the…
Approximately 6 weeks ago I was driving on the Garden State Parkway North in the middle lane at about 65mph when the car just stopped. A voice came over the car speaker asking if I had a problem. I was panicked for fear I would be rear ended so rather than talk to the person I tried to restart the…
While I was pulling into a parking spot at Aldi’s grocery store, another car was also parking in the slot right in front of my car. There was no danger at all, yet my 2026 Toyota RAV4 emergency braking system stopped my car and totally locked up the brakes. The engine and EV system was running, and…
Own a 2026 RAV4 Hybrid?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.