2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Average1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the RAV4 Hybrid at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the RAV4 Hybrid at the same age. The most reported problem area is the windows, wipers & sunroof (3 complaints, typically around 3,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

5complaints
2recalls
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems

  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~3,000 miles
    360%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~3,000 miles
    120%
  • Air bags~15,000 miles
    120%
  • Body & structure
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints by model year

20162017201820192020202120222023202420252026171415221322581529
Owner complaints per model year, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best RAV4 Hybrid years: 2024, 2022, 2023. Years to avoid: 2021, 2019. Compare all years →

2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls (2)

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 26V-179 · Mar 24, 2026 · 8,230 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 25V-744 · Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles

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.

What 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners say

Windows, wipers & sunroof

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while her mother was driving approximately 25-30 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled over and noticed that the sunroof glass had exploded. The driver noticed that the explosion of the glass had started inward and went outwards. There were no reported injuries. Additionally, the passenger's side front seat was occupied by the [redacted] son. There was glass falling into the vehicle. The owner taped the sunroof glass. An unknown local dealer was contacted, who stated that an unknown object had struck the sunroof, causing the sunroof glass to shatter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,170.

Sun/moon roof assembly · 11,000 miles · Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally while driving at slow speeds with the transmission shifting gear. Whenever the accelerator pedal was released, the vehicle jerked abnormally. Additionally, the rear-view digital mirror was inoperable. There was a black spot on the mirror. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that an unknown local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a complaint for the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,400.

Rearview mirrors/devices · 3,000 miles · Apr 2025

2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVTAWD41 / 38 / 39

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 RAV4 Hybrid rates average: 1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the RAV4 Hybrid at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

The windows, wipers & sunroof — 3 complaints, 60% of all complaints for this model year, most often about glass, side/rear. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (1) and air bags (1).

How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, the most recent from March 24, 2026 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2024, 2022 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2021 and 2019. See the full Toyota RAV4 Hybrid years comparison.

At what mileage do 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 11,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.