2022 Toyota RAV4Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 150 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota RAV4, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-519 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.

2022 Toyota RAV4

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Toyota RAV4 has problems

150 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 system411
Engine281
Steering201
Structure191
Power train111
Forward collision avoidance113
Fuel/propulsion system100
Air bags108
Vehicle speed control73
13 other systems356

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

1 recall

2022 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.

97%repaired · 2024 Q2

Occupant classification: front passenger

Recall 22V-519 · Jul 21, 2022 · 3,533 vehicles · 3,436 repaired

Risk. Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of 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

2022 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

2022 Toyota RAV4 safety ratings

2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2022 Toyota RAV4 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2022 Toyota RAV4 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2022 Toyota RAV4 side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What RAV4 owners report

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

Re: Formal complaint — dealer billed for unperformed work, uncompleted Special Service Campaign 26TC03, $6,000 transmission quote with zero diagnostic codes, lifetime powertrain warranty not honored On RAV4 stalled while I was driving. I brought it to the above dealer. The service advisor told me a…
Complaint 11774811 · Oct 31, 2026
The high-voltage rear traction motor cable floor wire harness on my 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has experienced severe corrosion, which has severely degraded the high-voltage electrical shielding. This defect has created immediate electromagnetic interference (EMI), causing violent, deafening static…
Complaint 11770661 · Oct 12, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the infotainment system continuously rebooted at startup and while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was brief and intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic…
Complaint 11769562 · Oct 7, 2026 · 53,800 miles

Own a 2022 RAV4?

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