repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: display function
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.
2024 Toyota RAV4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 177 owner complaints about the 2024 Toyota RAV4, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 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 October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Toyota RAV4 has problems
177 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
39Engine6 crash/fire/injury
33Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
27Steering2 crash/fire/injury
17Service brakes9 crash/fire/injury
16Structure1 crash/fire/injury
16Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
12Vehicle speed control
12Air bags
8Power train
4415 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 39 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 2 |
| Steering | 27 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 9 |
| Structure | 16 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 8 |
| Air bags | 12 | 9 |
| Power train | 8 | 2 |
| 15 other systems | 44 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2024 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 · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Disc: caliper
Risk. A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak, reducing brake performance and increasing the distance required to stop the vehicle.
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
2024 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
2024 Toyota RAV4 safety ratings
2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On the morning of Thursday, XXX, I drove my RAV4 2024 XLE, bought from a Heyward Allen Toyota Dealership in [XXX], on XXX I left my parking lot at around 7:35 am to drop off my two kids at XXX Elementary School in [XXX]. After dropping my kids off, I left school at around 7:41 am and returned to my…
I was stopped for one minute in a drive-thru, and when I took my foot off the brake to accelerate, the vehicle stalled. It told me "Engine Stopped Power Steering Low". I moved out of the drive-thru in neutral, turned off the car then turned it back on. Everything was okay and had no issues. At the…
I was in a drive thru and my car had been idling for less than 5 minutes in the rain and started shuttering really bad with my roms dipping low. i put the vehicle in park and the the entire vehicle shut off and would not stay on without dying. for the next 20 minutes everytime i tried to start it…
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