Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 93 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2016–2026). The 2020 RAV4 Hybrid has the most serious complaints, most often about airbags.
- Complaints
- 93
- Recalls
- 12
- Model years
- 11
- Worst year
- 2020
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Toyota RAV4 Hybrid years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid — 13 complaints; top problem: Airbags
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2016 (1 complaints).
Every Toyota RAV4 Hybrid model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 RAV4 Hybrid | 23 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2025 RAV4 Hybrid | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2024 RAV4 Hybrid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2023 RAV4 Hybrid | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2022 RAV4 Hybrid | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2021 RAV4 Hybrid | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Airbags |
| 2020 RAV4 Hybrid | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Airbags |
| 2019 RAV4 Hybrid | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2018 RAV4 Hybrid | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2017 RAV4 Hybrid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2016 RAV4 Hybrid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wheels & Tires |
Most common Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problem areas (all years)
- Airbags26 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech14 complaints
- Electrical System14 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion9 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers9 complaints
- Body & Structure9 complaints
- Brakes7 complaints
- Engine5 complaints
- Suspension3 complaints
- Wheels & Tires2 complaints
Complaint trend
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Other Toyota models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology