repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
NewRisk. Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2025 Toyota RAV4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 98 owner complaints about the 2025 Toyota RAV4, most often about the electrical system. 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 November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Toyota RAV4 has problems
98 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
14Engine4 crash/fire/injury
9Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
9Vehicle speed control5 crash/fire/injury
8Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
8Structure
8Visibility/wiper
7Tires
6Power train
3110 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 2 |
| Engine | 14 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 3 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 0 |
| Tires | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 31 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 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
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.
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.
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
2025 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
2025 Toyota RAV4 safety ratings
2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- 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.
Toyota Infotainment System Failure and Request to Expand Existing Recall to Include Affected Vehicles I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious and ongoing infotainment system failure in my Toyota vehicle. My vehicle is experiencing the same / similar infotainment system problems that have…
was parking car in parking space when applying brakes the car revved up and lunged forward hitting a curb and with foot more firmly pressing brake pedal the car revved up more lunged forward with enough force to jump the curb and ran into a dirt embankment stopping the car. There were no warning…
On August 25, 2026 when I went to turn my vehicle on in the morning, and I started to drive the vehicle alert the LTA malfunction Visit your dealer on the dash. Call dealer and scheduled service for the next day August 26, 2026. In the morning I went to go start my vehicle to take it in and it wont…
Own a 2025 RAV4?
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