Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
150 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 41 | 1 |
| Engine | 28 | 1 |
| Steering | 20 | 1 |
| Structure | 19 | 1 |
| Power train | 11 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 3 |
| 13 other systems | 35 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of 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.
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
2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.


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…
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…
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…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.