repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2015 Toyota RAV4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 305 owner complaints about the 2015 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 October 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Toyota RAV4 has problems
305 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
85Electrical system28 crash/fire/injury
47Steering6 crash/fire/injury
37Engine19 crash/fire/injury
31Structure8 crash/fire/injury
30Service brakes15 crash/fire/injury
25Power train3 crash/fire/injury
21Vehicle speed control11 crash/fire/injury
15Air bags
12Fuel/propulsion system
3713 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 85 | 28 |
| Steering | 47 | 6 |
| Engine | 37 | 19 |
| Structure | 31 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 30 | 15 |
| Power train | 25 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 11 |
| Air bags | 15 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 37 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 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?
47kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 41 electrical system complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.
11under 30k miles35under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 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
2015 Toyota RAV4 safety ratings
2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Later Release in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 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.
While driving my 2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE 2WD (2.5L, about 207,000 miles), the electric power steering assist failed instantly with no warning, making the steering wheel feel locked. At the same moment, the infotainment screen went black and rebooted. It has happened at freeway speeds and at low…
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the radio was inoperable. The contact stated that the gauges failed to properly operate. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. Additionally, the rearview camera image was reversed before becoming inoperable.…
On Friday February 27, 2026 as the vehicle was being driven it caught fire. Fire department and sheriffs office was called to the scene. Vehicle fire was put out but the whole front end burned.
Own a 2015 RAV4?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.