Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | — | 1 | Transmission | Limited data |
| 2025 | 10 | — | 2 | Brake | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid problems
Latest Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid recalls
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shutdown when driven at higher speeds.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 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.
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.
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…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid should you avoid?
None of the Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (8), electrical system (6) and driver assistance (3). Transmission complaints peak in the 2026 model year.
How many recalls has the Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid had?
3 recalls across 2025–2026. The model year with the most is 2025. See all Toyota RAV4 Plug-In 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.