2023 Toyota RAV4 PrimeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-595 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime has problems

66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system430
Vehicle speed control62
Forward collision avoidance62
Lane departure50
Service brakes44
Fuel/propulsion system21
Exterior lighting20
Wheels10
Back over prevention10
6 other systems63

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 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.

86%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 25V-744 · Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles · 880,733 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 25V-595 · Sep 11, 2025 · 591,377 vehicles · 391,652 repaired

Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2023 vs. every other RAV4 Prime 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 Prime median. How we score

'21'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime safety ratings

2023 Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (13.3% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What RAV4 Prime owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and also while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable and intermittently displayed information. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 25V595000 (Electrical…
Complaint 11776033 · Nov 5, 2026 · 27,000 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated the vehicle was shaking with an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The instrument cluster…
Complaint 11750798 · Jul 16, 2026 · 34,000 miles
I am reporting a systemic pattern of safety reporting negligence, property damage, and data manipulation by Toyota of Woodbridge. On March 26, 2026, the dealership performed a backup camera recall (25TA13) but completely failed to address or notify me of a second open safety recall regarding the…
Complaint 11748969 · Jul 8, 2026

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