repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2014 Toyota RAV4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 198 owner complaints about the 2014 Toyota RAV4, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-734 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Toyota RAV4 has problems
198 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
69Electrical system19 crash/fire/injury
31Engine15 crash/fire/injury
21Power train3 crash/fire/injury
21Steering3 crash/fire/injury
18Structure7 crash/fire/injury
15Service brakes6 crash/fire/injury
12Air bags
8Exterior lighting
7Fuel/propulsion system
3313 other systems11 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 69 | 19 |
| Engine | 31 | 15 |
| Power train | 21 | 3 |
| Steering | 21 | 3 |
| Structure | 18 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 6 |
| Air bags | 12 | 12 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 33 | 11 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Toyota RAV4 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 · 2017 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Exterior lighting
Risk. If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Equipment
Risk. Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
59kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 30 electrical system complaints. 80% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles24under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
9 owners mentioned a cost$1,160median
Middle half: $900 – $1,345
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other RAV4 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 median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Toyota RAV4 safety ratings
2014 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Toyota RAV4, and the recalls they led to.
- Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal EventsLed to recall 23V-734
In owners' words
What RAV4 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Year: 2014 Make: Toyota Model: RAV4 Approx. mileage: 60K 2. Incident Details Date of most recent incident: [XXX] Problem: Vehicle stalls and loses power steering while turning. Engine shuts off suddenly, causing complete loss of steering control. Consequence: On [XXX], my son lost control of the…
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
The electric power steering has malfunctioned. The malfunction of the EPS may cause the car to jerk or swerve. The dealership has said they have seen countless problems with the EPS. There is a recall on the EPS in the 2014 Rav4, however this vehicle did not fall under the previous recall. No…
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