2024 Toyota RAV4 Problems & Owner Complaints

Unknown Or Other 47 2 crash 1 injury

“Novemver 18, 2025 "I was driving my 2024 RAV4 .. suddenly - I only heard the glass shatter, not an impact on my sunroof glass. After 10mins driving (7:10AM) Speed 65 mph in freeway It was not raining when I started driving but a little windy and splash of rain started No impact or debris and I am far away from cars in from of me The remaining glass edges (show outward shattered)”
NHTSA complaint #11701533, 2025 · 1 injury(ies)

“Unknown... Car Took off on its own Finally stop Turn car off Would not restart Try again it started Then it not want to move Trying to get it again Damn it car”
NHTSA complaint #11742346, 2026 · crash

“Unknown I was taking a sharp right turn into a parking spot next to another vehicle. My foot on the brake I was just stopped in the spot and the vehicle lunged forward and ran into a brick wall”
NHTSA complaint #11622587, 2024 · crash

Engine 37 5 crash 4 injury

“Two week old 2024 RAV4 hybrid with less than 300 miles. In my driveway I put car in drive and it suddenly and aggressively accelerated. It would not stop or slow despite my attempts to brake, trying to avoid collision all I could do was steer to avoid impact. Finally grazed a tree trunk, car then rolled onto passenger side and came to rest against the bush by my front door. Spouse and I required extrication by fire Dept requiring jaws of life and removing windshield. Unsure of long-term injuries Been driving many years and never had an accident with vehicle damage Car was totaled”
NHTSA complaint #11627159, 2024 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“Two week old 2024 RAV4 hybrid with less than 300 miles. In my driveway I put car in drive and it suddenly and aggressively accelerated. It would not stop or slow despite my attempts to brake, trying to avoid collision all I could do was steer to avoid impact. Finally grazed a tree trunk, car then rolled onto passenger side and came to rest against the bush by my front door. Spouse and I required extrication by Fire Dept requiring jaws of life and removal of windshield. Unsure of long-term injuries Been driving many years and never had an accident with vehicle damage Car was totaled”
NHTSA complaint #11624321, 2024 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“The contact owned a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds at a gas station, attempting to drive into the car wash, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a fence and a nearby tree, where the vehicle came to a stop. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedals to stop the vehicle; however, the vehicle continued accelerating and lost control, resulting in the crash. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss by the insurance provider. The diagnosis was not available. The local dealer was not…”
NHTSA complaint #11711477, 2026 · crash

Electrical System 32 1 crash

“On the [XXX] I purchased a TOYOTA RAV4 XLE AWB I VIN: [XXX] from Brampton East Toyota, 2 Maritime Ontario Blvd, Brampton, ON L6S 0C2 Canada. Very unfortunately, the vehicle is behaving dangerous to our lives because I've only had it for about 8 days and 300 KM on it on [XXX], I drove about 50 km into the city, while driving the vehicle seemed to start losing power and bucking. Several error symbols flashed including the engine light. I managed to pull mostly off the road but not all the way off. My rear was still on the road. The car was unresponsive. I waited a few seconds then tried to tu…”
NHTSA complaint #11581817, 2024 · crash

“2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited : issues with vehicle detection but not limited to the Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) . Complaint includes problems with the vehicle's sensors and electronic control units (ECUs), which is leading to difficulties in detecting other vehicles on the road and posses ongoing safety concerns about the reliability of my vehicle's safety features, particularly when driving my car on freeways and surface streets. Sensor Malfunctions: I continue to have malfunctions with the sensors that are supposed to detect nearby vehicles. I have taken my vehicle into Wils…”
NHTSA complaint #11754306, 2026

“Vehicle trunk fails to respond and doesn’t open. Inside button and trunk button do not work all of the time. Safety issue when having animals crated in back.”
NHTSA complaint #11752528, 2026

Steering 25 2 crash 2 injury

“Brakes failed to respond wheels locked and steering shut down”
NHTSA complaint #11677533, 2025 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“On the [XXX] I purchased a TOYOTA RAV4 XLE AWB I VIN: [XXX] from Brampton East Toyota, 2 Maritime Ontario Blvd, Brampton, ON L6S 0C2 Canada. Very unfortunately, the vehicle is behaving dangerous to our lives because I've only had it for about 8 days and 300 KM on it on [XXX], I drove about 50 km into the city, while driving the vehicle seemed to start losing power and bucking. Several error symbols flashed including the engine light. I managed to pull mostly off the road but not all the way off. My rear was still on the road. The car was unresponsive. I waited a few seconds then tried to tu…”
NHTSA complaint #11581817, 2024 · crash

“I was in a drive thru and my car had been idling for less than 5 minutes in the rain and started shuttering really bad with my roms dipping low. i put the vehicle in park and the the entire vehicle shut off and would not stay on without dying. for the next 20 minutes everytime i tried to start it it shut off immediately no matter what i would do. the vehicular kept telling me “Engine Stopped steering power low”. it let me put the vehicle in accessory mode and was fine but my steering wheel remained locked. after about 30 minutes i was able to get the vehicle to start and pull up about 15 feet…”
NHTSA complaint #11745756, 2026

Service Brakes 16 8 crash 7 injury

“Brakes failed to respond wheels locked and steering shut down”
NHTSA complaint #11677533, 2025 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“Two week old 2024 RAV4 hybrid with less than 300 miles. In my driveway I put car in drive and it suddenly and aggressively accelerated. It would not stop or slow despite my attempts to brake, trying to avoid collision all I could do was steer to avoid impact. Finally grazed a tree trunk, car then rolled onto passenger side and came to rest against the bush by my front door. Spouse and I required extrication by fire Dept requiring jaws of life and removing windshield. Unsure of long-term injuries Been driving many years and never had an accident with vehicle damage Car was totaled”
NHTSA complaint #11627159, 2024 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“Two week old 2024 RAV4 hybrid with less than 300 miles. In my driveway I put car in drive and it suddenly and aggressively accelerated. It would not stop or slow despite my attempts to brake, trying to avoid collision all I could do was steer to avoid impact. Finally grazed a tree trunk, car then rolled onto passenger side and came to rest against the bush by my front door. Spouse and I required extrication by Fire Dept requiring jaws of life and removal of windshield. Unsure of long-term injuries Been driving many years and never had an accident with vehicle damage Car was totaled”
NHTSA complaint #11624321, 2024 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

Forward Collision Avoidance 14 3 crash 1 injury

“My pregnant wife is parking her car at her work when she accidentally step on the gas pedal instead of the brakes. She panicked and she drove all the way to the wall. Airbags were not activated. 911 was dispatched. Police report made. Only minor injury finger fracture and chest bruise. There was a severe frontal damage to the car. Insurance deemed it totaled due to frame damage. I also complained to Toyota. They hired a software engineer to investigate. Just received official letter from Toyota there weee no defects in their safety system. The issues are the airbags not being deployed at the…”
NHTSA complaint #11653934, 2025 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Unknown... Car Took off on its own Finally stop Turn car off Would not restart Try again it started Then it not want to move Trying to get it again Damn it car”
NHTSA complaint #11742346, 2026 · crash

“On 12/24/25 I was pulling into a parking space, took foot off accelerator to brake and vehicle suddenly accelerated and engine revved. I kept pushing the brake, but the vehicle kept lurching forward and slammed into car parked in front of me before finally stopping. My vehicle was going so hard forward that it pushed the car I hit 2 to 3 feet out of it's parking space and even punctured the radiator. It was not raining, the floor mat was not in the way, I did not have cruise control engaged. On 12/10/25 I took my car to Toyota dealership because I had a slow leak in one tire, which had to…”
NHTSA complaint #11719013, 2025 · crash

Structure 14

“I was driving down the Interstate and my sunroof exploded without apparent cause. This was in Colorado, and there was a change in altitude, so I thought perhaps a difference in pressure might have played a part. There were no cars in front of me nor any visible debris. I was just driving, and heard a loud bang over my head. My sunroof and shade were closed at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11732651, 2026

“The hood flutters, and this shimmering is distracting, especially on the highway. The dealership adjusted the rubber stoppers, and this did not fix the problem. On the highway, I have had sunlight flashing in my eyes which poses a safety concern, due to this hood flexing. The problem was noted by the sales rep at the dealership when test driving, and even after a service visit two days later. I bought this car, gold certified, a few days ago and it has persisted since. This seems to be a common problem for which there is a TSB for a Lexus vehicle already.”
NHTSA complaint #11690709, 2025

“- While driving the vehicle engaged in the automatic emergency breaking system due to the car in front of me, the car was awaiting to turn left, but my lane was clear and I actually did not have the car in front of my vehicle. - While driving to work, at about 40 miles per hour speed, during a not so windy day, in an non-graveled road, my sunroof glass shattered out of nowhere. the dealership checked the affected area and confirmed there was no foreign objects that might have caused the incident. (not covered under warranty)”
NHTSA complaint #11652058, 2025

Vehicle Speed Control 12 8 crash 5 injury

“Two week old 2024 RAV4 hybrid with less than 300 miles. In my driveway I put car in drive and it suddenly and aggressively accelerated. It would not stop or slow despite my attempts to brake, trying to avoid collision all I could do was steer to avoid impact. Finally grazed a tree trunk, car then rolled onto passenger side and came to rest against the bush by my front door. Spouse and I required extrication by fire Dept requiring jaws of life and removing windshield. Unsure of long-term injuries Been driving many years and never had an accident with vehicle damage Car was totaled”
NHTSA complaint #11627159, 2024 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“Two week old 2024 RAV4 hybrid with less than 300 miles. In my driveway I put car in drive and it suddenly and aggressively accelerated. It would not stop or slow despite my attempts to brake, trying to avoid collision all I could do was steer to avoid impact. Finally grazed a tree trunk, car then rolled onto passenger side and came to rest against the bush by my front door. Spouse and I required extrication by Fire Dept requiring jaws of life and removal of windshield. Unsure of long-term injuries Been driving many years and never had an accident with vehicle damage Car was totaled”
NHTSA complaint #11624321, 2024 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while attempting to park and making a turn, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and collided with a 3 1/2 cement block wall. The contact sustained hand and chest bruises as a result of the incident; however, no medical attention was provided. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy during the incident. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, a case was opened, and a designated engineer was assigned to inspe…”
NHTSA complaint #11705365, 2025 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Air Bags 11 8 crash 7 injury

“The contact's daughter owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 35 MPH, she had crossed an intersection when she was crashed into by another vehicle making a U-turn from a cross street. The other vehicle's front end crashed into the driver's side tire and front door. The contact stated that the force of the crash had fractured the left front axle and pushed the tire into the engine compartment. The contact stated that the frame was bent and the driver's door was difficult to open. The contact stated that the side air bags had not deployed…”
NHTSA complaint #11719081, 2025 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“During a head-on collision with a tree, the vehicle sustained major front-end damage and the airbag deployed, resulting in a cracked sternum, three fractured ribs, and a three-day hospitalization. No warning lights or prior symptoms were present, and the incident has not been reproduced or confirmed by a service center. The vehicle is currently held at the insurance-approved collision facility and remains available for inspection. Law enforcement and insurance representatives have reviewed the vehicle, but no manufacturer evaluation has occurred. Given the severity of the injuries and absence…”
NHTSA complaint #11701694, 2025 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle came from an intersection with a stop sign and turned left, but the contact was unable to see oncoming traffic. The contact then noticed another vehicle speeding towards her and she depressed the brake pedal; however, the other vehicle crashed into the front of the contact’s vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated after the crash. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that her head was jarred backwards, and she received medical attention at the hospital. A…”
NHTSA complaint #11692020, 2025 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Power Train 7 1 crash

“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle in a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle crashed into a tree while the contact's foot was firmly depressed on the brake pedal. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact did not suffer any injuries and did not seek medical attention. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that two days prior to the failure, the "Hybrid System Fail" warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle…”
NHTSA complaint #11606470, 2024 · crash

“Toyota addresses a front transfer case issue (groan/buzzing noise) on certain 2019–2020 RAV4 AWD vehicles (specifically Adventure and Limited grades) through a Voluntary Emissions Recall / Customer Support Program (No. 20TE03) o”
NHTSA complaint #11750703, 2026

“Car is one year old, 13k miles and is having transmission issues, most likely related to e-CVT system. When braking you can hear grinding sounds from under the middle of the car. Acceleration is sluggish going up hills and engine seems to slip or race going down hills. Car is being taken to dealer Tuesday July 15 for diagnostics. No warning lights appeared on dash and no alerts on my mobile app. Internet search shows other RAV4 AWD Hybrids are experiencing the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11672851, 2025

Seat Belts 5 3 crash 3 injury

“Brakes failed to respond wheels locked and steering shut down”
NHTSA complaint #11677533, 2025 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“Yo me desplazaba en mi vehiculo una FAV4 2024, cuando impacte con una malta de palma, chocando mi vehiculo de frente, lo cual las bolsa de aire no abrieron y choque contra el guía porque el cinturón de seguridad tampoco respondio lo cual me ocasionó lecciones de en la cara y la lengua”
NHTSA complaint #11642140, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH into a parking space, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration three times and crashed into a guard pipe. No warning light was illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The front passenger's side seat belt was loose and failed to restrain the contact's husband in his seat. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt failed to retract after the crash. The contact and her husband did not sustain any injuries, and no medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle w…”
NHTSA complaint #11697363, 2025 · crash

Visibility/Wiper 5

“Driving on [XXX] merging onto [XXX] heading north, the sun roof exploded at approximately 70 mph. There were not vehicles near us at the time nor any obvious shrapnel or ricochet marks indicating an object struck the glass causing the break. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
NHTSA complaint #11733756, 2026

“The windshield has a huge blurriness that started forming few weeks ago and has expanded across driver's side of view. The blurriness on the windshield severely affects visibility as it makes the driving difficult, especially at night. We are certain and consulted with another person working at another dealership who said that the blurriness can only be caused by defective glue between the two windshield panels. However, the inspection at the AutoNation Buena Park dealership concluded the windshield blurriness to be caused by external factors and not a factory defect. This makes no sense as we…”
NHTSA complaint #11685009, 2025

“Small stone hit front windshield exactly in middle where window wiper sensor attaches and windshield split down the middle in two. Something is defective with these windshields. This is NOT normal to completely split like this.”
NHTSA complaint #11673203, 2025

Lane Departure 4

“2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited : issues with vehicle detection but not limited to the Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) . Complaint includes problems with the vehicle's sensors and electronic control units (ECUs), which is leading to difficulties in detecting other vehicles on the road and posses ongoing safety concerns about the reliability of my vehicle's safety features, particularly when driving my car on freeways and surface streets. Sensor Malfunctions: I continue to have malfunctions with the sensors that are supposed to detect nearby vehicles. I have taken my vehicle into Wils…”
NHTSA complaint #11754306, 2026

“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-60 MPH on a freeway, the blind spot monitoring system intermittently failed to detect vehicles in adjacent lanes. The contact stated that the failure nearly resulted in two crashes. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact continued driving the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer within one week for inspection; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and no repair was performed. The contact stated that the failure recurred, and the vehicle was returne…”
NHTSA complaint #11746514, 2026

“I purchased a 2024 Toyota RAV4 in March 2024 with the expectation that its advertised safety and driver-assistance systems would function as designed. The vehicle has experienced a failure of the forward camera/ADAS system, resulting in the loss of multiple Toyota Safety Sense features. The following systems are currently unavailable or malfunctioning: • Dynamic Radar Cruise Control / Adaptive Cruise Control • Pre-Collision System • Lane Tracing Assist / Lane Keeping Functions • Road Sign Assist (speed limit recognition) • Related driver-assistance and safety warning functions When cruise c…”
NHTSA complaint #11745379, 2026

Back Over Prevention 3

“Reversed camera stopped working. Giving a blank screen. Mechanic says it is the camera itself and not covered under recall. Vehicle is no longer under warranty due to mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #11749016, 2026

“Everything working properly and just fine until Monday 3/2/26 when I started the vehicle to go to work, the main radio multimedia screen was black and did not display anything. No sound was playing either along with when I placed the car in reverse, there was not the backup camera display as well. Everything was pitch black. I then proceeded to drive the car to work and then decided to take it to the Toyota dealership near my house at the earliest convenience which was today (3/4/26). In the mean time until I brought the car to the dealership, I researched information and videos on how to diag…”
NHTSA complaint #11722083, 2026

“The display panel keeps going blank. I called the dealer months ago to notify them and was told they have not been notified of ANY recalls!!! I called two weeks ago to be told there IS a recall but nothing is available to correct this issue! The backup camera is useless at times. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE!!! In addition, I drive for a living and my car is used for work solely for my business. I cannot access the GPS feature. I purchased this RAV4 solely for my business. When will this issue be corrected? Disappointed consumer!”
NHTSA complaint #11697825, 2025

Fuel/Propulsion System 3

“I have had multiple instances where the vehicle has failed to accelerate when making a left hand turn. Each time this has occurred, my car has rolled into the intersection from a stop at a small decline, but the gas seems to do nothing. My car silently rolls forward and then I have no power or gas and am trapped with no acceleration. I’m worried this is going to get me into an accident and seriously injured. It does not happen super often, but enough that I know there is a problem. Dealer has not been able to see any codes, and we have not been able to recreate the issue in front of…”
NHTSA complaint #11711581, 2026

“I am submitting this complaint to document an unresolved vehicle safety concern and loss of confidence in safe operation. My vehicle experienced serious safety-related malfunctions and warnings, and despite service visits, I was not provided written confirmation that the vehicle was safe to operate. After repairs were reportedly completed, I repeatedly requested written safety verification, which was not provided. Due to the unresolved safety concerns and lack of written safety assurance, I did not feel it was safe to resume driving the vehicle. A loaner vehicle was provided while the safety…”
NHTSA complaint #11708815, 2025

“After parking car in driveway, a puddle of fuel is left directly under fuel tank. Girlfriend thought it was ac condensation. I stuck my finger in puddle and smelled the gasoline. Girlfriend is taking car to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11621381, 2024

Latches/Locks/Linkages 3

“While driving on the freeway for about 60 minutes, the drivers, driver side door that was locked released and opened up. The door was fully shut and no warning door ajar was lit up before driving. I grabbed the door and held it until I could exit and slow down to shut it. I tried to fully pull it shut while driving but was unsuccessful. I slowed down and had to pull the handle to release the lock and open the door more to have enough momentum to fully close the door again.”
NHTSA complaint #11734494, 2026

“While I'm driving 2024 RAV4 hybrid, driver side door suddenly got opened (it was looselu hanging itself without fully being opened so I immediately grabbed it). As the vehicle was in driving, all doors were locked, and yet the driver side door suddenly got unlocked, and I had to stopped the car. I was lucked I was not on freeway. This could have been a huge accident if it got fully opened. I tried to call Toyota to report this but as this was around 6:05pm, there were closed. Also, Toyota doesn't make it easy to report issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11638439, 2025

“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the hood was shuddering significantly. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the hood shuddered and rose continuously while remaining closed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road each time the failure occurred due to safety concerns. The contact stated that the failure had reduced the ability to pay attention to the road while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and…”
NHTSA complaint #11622532, 2024

Visibility 3

“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 75 MPH, as an occupant seated in the passenger’s side seat, the contact became aware that the rear passenger’s side window shattered without impact. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11734035, 2026

“The contact's daughter leased a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle from service, the contact noticed a glare on the windshield and a cloudy film, causing difficulty in seeing while driving day and night. The contact's daughter reached out to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 6,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11682358, 2024

“Hood shakes in the middle presenting the appearance that the hood will open on its own, side mirrors shake causing distorted view”
NHTSA complaint #11599866, 2024

Wheels 3

“Car is out of alignment resolutions in the rear passenger tire to wear down at an abnormal rate. Had the vehicle inspected by a local mechanic and two different dealerships. All three inspections came back with the same answer. The camber and the toe for the right rear tire can not be set to a center good alignment. Leaving it in the red zone that will result in excessive Tire wear, handling and safety problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11731545, 2026

“2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD, VIN [XXX]. Steering defect appeared at approximately 12,000 miles (April 2025). Vehicle pulls significantly to the right, requiring constant steering correction. Driver must continuously hold left side of steering wheel to maintain straight path. If steering wheel released, vehicle immediately drifts right. Pull is constant and especially noticeable at highway speeds. THREE REPAIR ATTEMPTS FAILED: June 2025 (14,715 miles): Two wheel alignments performed same day - both failed to correct pull. November 2025 (16,091 miles): Replaced blown passenger rear shock absorber -…”
NHTSA complaint #11708110, 2025

“- Passenger side rear tire failed - Tire is at dealer and available for inspection - Extremely dangerous situation, tire failed on a section of interstate highway under construction. Only 2 lanes available and they were narrower than normal width. Part of the shoulder was converted to driving lane so almost no shoulder to pull off on. The incident happened on a Sunday afternoon and interstate was extremely busy with weekend traffic. My wife was extremely lucky not to be involved in a serious accident. - Tire has not been inspected by anyone other than the car dealer - If the tire pressure warn…”
NHTSA complaint #11621461, 2024

Exterior Lighting 2 1 crash

“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the headlights failed to properly illuminate the road above the hood level, nearly causing the vehicle to strike a pedestrian on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 100.”
NHTSA complaint #11624921, 2024 · crash

“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights were too small and were difficult for other drivers to see. Due to the failure, several other vehicles crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated the crashes had occurred because of the size of the brake lights. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 26,278”
NHTSA complaint #11728471, 2026

Suspension 2

“2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD, VIN [XXX]. Steering defect appeared at approximately 12,000 miles (April 2025). Vehicle pulls significantly to the right, requiring constant steering correction. Driver must continuously hold left side of steering wheel to maintain straight path. If steering wheel released, vehicle immediately drifts right. Pull is constant and especially noticeable at highway speeds. THREE REPAIR ATTEMPTS FAILED: June 2025 (14,715 miles): Two wheel alignments performed same day - both failed to correct pull. November 2025 (16,091 miles): Replaced blown passenger rear shock absorber -…”
NHTSA complaint #11708110, 2025

“Refusing to replace bad suspension components under warranty due to Toyota being above the law and more concerned about profits than safety on the road ways.”
NHTSA complaint #11700217, 2025

Tires 2

“Tire size 225/65R17 On [XXX] the front tire on the passenger side blew out on [XXX] just west of the exit to [XXX] as I was driving from Warren MI to Horseheads NY. I was able to safely steer off the highway to the shoulder. A man stopped to help, he put the donut on the car and put the blown out tire in the cargo space. I have the tire in my garage. I drove off the highway a few miles to the exit for Hornell NY and called Williams Toyota in Elmira NY, they had a replacement tire in stock but couldn’t fit me into their service schedule until July 15, 2025. I had to extend my stay in Hor…”
NHTSA complaint #11678808, 2025

Equipment 1

“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH in a neighborhood, an advertisement unexpectedly appeared on the center display and obstructed the navigation screen. The contact stated that on the most recent failure, the navigation screen returned after a short while; however, on a previous occasion, the navigation screen could not be restored without restarting the vehicle. The contact expressed concern that the condition prevented access to the navigation system while driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, no cause for the failur…”
NHTSA complaint #11746518, 2026

Hybrid Propulsion System 1 1 crash

“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle in a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle crashed into a tree while the contact's foot was firmly depressed on the brake pedal. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact did not suffer any injuries and did not seek medical attention. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that two days prior to the failure, the "Hybrid System Fail" warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle…”
NHTSA complaint #11606470, 2024 · crash