Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 2.7× | 1 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2025 | 5 | 1.4× | 2 | Window & Wiper | Average |
| 2024 | 1 | −71% | 2 | Window & Wiper | Good |
| 2023 | 8 | −36% | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2022 | 5 | −58% | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Good |
| 2021 | 22 | 1.6× | 1 | Airbag | Caution |
| 2020 | 13 | typical | 5 | Airbag | Average |
| 2019 | 22 | 1.5× | 3 | Fuel System | Caution |
| 2018 | 15 | typical | — | Brake | Average |
| 2017 | 14 | — | 1 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2016 | 17 | — | — | Brake | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median RAV4 Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems
Latest Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls
Equipment › Other › Labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Back over prevention › Display function
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid should you avoid?
2021 and 2019 — these years have the most complaints relative to other RAV4 Hybrid years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 2021.
What is the best year for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
2024 has the fewest complaints compared with other RAV4 Hybrid years at the same age, followed by 2022 and 2023. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (27), fuel & propulsion system (21) and brakes (19). Airbag complaints peak in the 2021 model year.
How many recalls has the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid had?
12 recalls across 2016–2026. The model year with the most is 2020. See all Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.