2015 Toyota RAV4 engine problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 2, 2026TXFireBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   On Friday February 27, 2026 as the vehicle was being driven it caught fire. Fire department and sheriffs office was called to the scene. Vehicle fire was put out but the whole front end burned.

   NHTSA complaint #11721498 · source
2. Filed Jan 8, 2026NJEngine

   The oil filter housing is made of plastic and can crack when removing and installing and if not alert after an oil change, the engine can blow if oil drains out under pressure.

   NHTSA complaint #11709758 · source
3. Filed Sep 24, 2024109,643 miMDElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electric 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…

   NHTSA complaint #11616112 · source
4. Filed Feb 4, 2024NJFireElectrical SystemEngine

   When I try to start up my car after a full month of parking as usual I knew already it has a dead battery so I jump started then once it started I heard a very small explosion with smoke coming from underneath the glove compartment then I found a very small fire started from the same place so I left the car and I called 911 who came and extinguished the fire after the entire car was already engulfed and exploded in fire. The car closed the other two cars on both sides to…

   NHTSA complaint #11569829 · source
5. Filed Dec 20, 2023MAEngine

   This is concerning a recall. NHTSA recall No. 23V-734. Which can has a potential for vehicle fire. The remedy will not be available to mid 2024. This is a long time to drive a vehicle like this with such a high safety risk. I have reached out to Toyota and they have refused to do anything about it such as provide a loaner vehicle while they rectify the issue. My life and my families life is at risk driving this vehicle .

   NHTSA complaint #11561034 · source
6. Filed Nov 9, 202370,000 miTNFireTowedEngine

   The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was inoperable and all the warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel was seized and the vehicle lost motive power in the middle of the street. The contact's daughter noticed the vehicle was smoking from under the hood. The contact's daughter exited the vehicle and the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department arrived and extinguished…

   NHTSA complaint #11554307 · source
7. Filed Aug 7, 2023CTEngine

   The engine oil is being consumed faster than normal. I have to keep taking it in for oil because the oil light turns on before the 5k miles!!

   NHTSA complaint #11536930 · source
8. Filed Mar 9, 2023WIFireElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   Approximately two minutes after turning the vehicle off, smoke started coming from the engine area. Within the next two minutes, flames emerged. The fire quickly engulfed the vehicle in flames causing a total loss. The fire department declared it a loss and stated a cause will likely not be known by them. I was not in the vehicle at the time of the smoke. A truck next to the vehicle quickly moved away. Insurance company is in route to investigate. No warning signs prior.

   NHTSA complaint #11510956 · source
9. Filed Feb 25, 2023MDFireElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   Today I started my RAV4 in my driveway to warm it up and went back in the house. Approximatly 5-10 minutes later someone knocked on the door to let me know the car was on fire. The fire department said it was likley that the fire started in the engine and spread to the rest of the vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11509082 · source
10. Filed Feb 13, 2023OHFireTowedEngine

    The contact owned a 2015 Toyota Rav-4. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 60 MPH, he heard an abnormal, popping sound as a burning odor began to emit from the vehicle. Her son and the other occupants immediately exited as flames began to emit from the vehicle's engine. The fire and police departments arrived at the scene and the fire was extinguished. No one was injured due to the failure. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and…

    NHTSA complaint #11506960 · source
11. Filed Jul 22, 2022RIEngine

    Our 2015 rav 4 is experiencing a torque converter shudder at about 40mph. We can feel this rattle or as toyota has explained in a warranty policy bulletin # pol17-06 dated 9-15-2017 and revised in 2021, a shudder, and have concerns for our safety while driving. Our mechanic test drove the car and felt the shudder. He then provided the warranty policy bulletin which we then presented to balise toyota on post rd in rhode island. They also documented and experienced the shudder…

    NHTSA complaint #11475313 · source
12. Filed May 23, 2022UTElectrical SystemEngineSteering

    Power to the vehicle was lost while making a turn under a stop light. Emergency flashers were used. All dashboard lights came on at the time the vehicle lost power. Radio stopped. The car was turned off and was able to be restarted after several seconds. The danger was having a vehicle stopped under a stop light for several seconds. The problem has yet to be repeated. It happened just this morning 5/23/22. No other warnings were given before loss of power. We have not yet…

    NHTSA complaint #11465757 · source

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