2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime electrical system problems
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
42 owners have reported electrical system problems with the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime, 66% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 39,000 mi.
- Electrical System complaints
- 42
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Related recalls
- 1
- Median mileage
- 39,000 mi
Specific components reported
Electrical System covers: Battery, wiring, infotainment, instrument cluster, communication and software.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 36 |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 6 |
| Electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge | 1 |
Electrical System complaints across Toyota RAV4 Prime years
Mileage when the problem appeared
Related recalls
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
What owners say
- Filed Jul 16, 202634,000 miVAElectrical System
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated the vehicle was shaking with an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The instrument cluster displayed a black screen. The TPMS system malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the electrical wires underneath the…
NHTSA complaint #11750798 · source - Filed Jul 8, 2026VAElectrical SystemSeats & Seat BeltsWheels & Tires
I am reporting a systemic pattern of safety reporting negligence, property damage, and data manipulation by Toyota of Woodbridge. On March 26, 2026, the dealership performed a backup camera recall (25TA13) but completely failed to address or notify me of a second open safety recall regarding the instrument cluster (Recall 25TA08). Consequently, in early June 2026, the unaddressed defect manifested: the digital dashboard screen went completely black while operating, creating…
NHTSA complaint #11748969 · source - Filed Apr 30, 202630,000 miOHElectrical System
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the 12.3-inch screen display of the instrument panel had turned blank. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
NHTSA complaint #11734785 · source - Filed Apr 7, 2026CAElectrical System
The 12.3-inch display of the instrument panel went blank when I was driving and away from home. Operating the vehicle with this display blank resulted in usafe diriving conditions including inability to see speed, gas tank status, charge status and all malfunction indicators. Since the malfunction occured while driving, I was at an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. I had to drive home and then later to the dealership with this…
NHTSA complaint #11729645 · source - Filed Apr 3, 2026NHElectrical System
My 2023 RAV4 Prime is impacted by the 12.9" display screen issue currently under recall. After experiencing two incidents of my screen going blank, my dealership advised that my car was not safe to drive and I have been driving a dealer rental car for over 10 weeks now. This is not a satisfactory solution for me for multiple reasons: 1) I no longer have access to the features of my vehicle that led me to purchase this particular vehicle, namely it's size and being a plug-in…
NHTSA complaint #11728996 · source - Filed Apr 1, 2026MAElectrical SystemOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control
The instrument cluster (combination meter) failed completely and without warning, going entirely blank. This eliminated all speedometer, warning light, and indicator functionality. The failure began occurring intermittently before becoming persistent. No warning lamps or messages preceded the failure — the cluster simply went dark. The loss of speedometer functionality made the vehicle unsafe to operate, as the driver had no means of monitoring vehicle speed. The loss of all…
NHTSA complaint #11728677 · source - Filed Mar 30, 202635,000 miWAElectrical System
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the instrument panel occasionally failed to operate as intended. The failure persisted and the instrument panel went blank and became inoperable. The vehicle was…
NHTSA complaint #11727918 · source - Filed Mar 27, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
On December 29, 2025, the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster on my 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime went completely blank upon startup. This failure immediately eliminated my ability to see the speedometer, fuel and battery levels, tire pressure warnings, and all critical brake and hybrid system malfunction indicators, rendering the vehicle completely unsafe and illegal to operate on public roads. I immediately brought the car to Wondries Toyota in [XXX] , where it has remained ever…
NHTSA complaint #11727395 · source - Filed Mar 25, 2026CAElectrical System
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
NHTSA complaint #11727020 · source - Filed Mar 23, 2026WAElectrical System
1 - The dashboard/head unit went black. Software failure. No longer able to see any metrics on the dashboard screen. Speed limit. Mileage. Electrical charge. Gas tank. Nothing. 2 - I literally cannot drive the car anymore, it's a safety issue. 3 - It's been at the dealership service center since December 31, 2025, with no solution in sight, I called again today for an update. It's been held "in repair" for three months now. 4 - The screen disappeared once before for a few…
NHTSA complaint #11726567 · source - Filed Mar 20, 202640,000 miCAElectrical System
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that the vehicle had been at a dealer since November 2025, because of an instrument panel failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…
NHTSA complaint #11725783 · source - Filed Mar 18, 202670,000 miNYElectrical System
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that the instrument panel was not operating properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the dealer associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure…
NHTSA complaint #11725313 · source
Other 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime problem areas
- Other / Unknown (19)
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (9)
- Acceleration & Cruise Control (6)
- Brakes (4)
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (2)
- Lighting (2)
- Airbags (1)
- Wheels & Tires (1)
- Body & Structure (1)
- Seats & Seat Belts (1)
- Steering (1)
- Transmission & Drivetrain (1)
- Visibility & Wipers (1)
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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology