2019 Toyota RAV4 · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 30owner reports
- 52,000median miles
- $600median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 15, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
536 of the 879 complaints on this car are about the engine. 30 of those describe misfire.
Tick what matches of 30 reports
Misfire on other RAV4 years
No other RAV4 model year has enough reports of misfire for a sheet of its own. See every RAV4 year.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the engine cover the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
All 7 recalls on the 2019 Toyota RAV4, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the RAV4
Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.
Battery hold down bracket thermal events. Closed aug 12, 2024, led to recall 23V-734.
Power window master switch fire. Closed feb 12, 2013, led to recall 12V-491.
Power window master switch fire. Closed jun 14, 2012.
Unintended and uncontrolled acceleration. Closed mar 1, 2011, led to recall 11V-112.
None of these investigations covers the 2019 model year.
What owners paid
5 of the 30 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $600 to $900.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 23,000 and 70,000 miles, from the 11 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 2 service bulletins or notices for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Some 2021 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2024 Camry, and 2019 ? 2024 RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) upon cold soak start up with engine coolant temperatures ...
Some 2019 ? 2022 model year RAV4 vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present: ?P0087/P008700 ? Fuel Rail/System Pressure ? Too Low ?P107A2A ? Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor (Low) Signal Stuck in ...
What owners wrote
“Got brand new transmission put in then right after the Coolant leak started into cylinder number 2”
Filed Sep 19, 2025
“Check engine light came on and code P268115 was shown for coolant bypass valve internal failure. Valve was replaced by dealership and I was told it would not be covered under the Toyota Customer Support Program because that only covers valves that leak externally, not internal failures.”
Filed May 11, 2025
“The coolant bypass valve has leaked. It is available for inspection upon request, however this seems to be a larger ongoing problem across the country with this make, model and year. The check engine light did go on.”
Filed Sep 16, 2024
“Out of the sudden, the engine light started to display a message to check engine and overheating of this took place continuously. My Rav 4 only has 70k miles and I got it pre-certified from the dealer. This error is the Coolant Bypass Valve. This Valve is connected to a radiator hose.”
Filed Aug 28, 2024 · 70,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 30 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 141 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 97 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 91 reports
- Fuel smells, leaks, or the gauge reads wrong 54 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 45 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 39 reports
- Water leaks into the cabin 36 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 35 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 31 reports
- Fuel pump failure 27 reports
- Tailgate or liftgate will not open or close 25 reports