Fifth generation (XA50)
2022 Toyota RAV4
The most reported problem on the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is stalling, with 18 complaints.
- 145owner complaints
- 1recalls
- 14involved a crash
- 20,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 22, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Problem sheets
No single problem on the 2022 Toyota RAV4 has enough owner reports for a sheet of its own yet. The counts below still cover every complaint on file.
Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 has 145 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 189 for 2022 SUVs on this site. Of the 12 RAV4 model years since 2014, it has the 11th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2021 and 2023
- At 29 complaints for each year on the road, the 2022 runs well under the 2021 (64) and below the 2023 (39).
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, stalling, covers 18 of the 145 complaints (12%), and infotainment is next with 13 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). Too few of the stalling reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 14 of the 145 complaints (10%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 14 reports mention a crash and 12 people were hurt. The reports record 2 deaths. The most crash reports, 8 of 14, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 1 recall is on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against it.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 35, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 38 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 18 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
145 complaints is 1.3 times fewer than the median 2022 model on this site and 1.3 times fewer than the median 2022 SUV. Among the 12 RAV4 model years here it ranks 11th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2022 Toyota RAV4
Toyota filed 182 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2022 Toyota RAV4. 17 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. 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.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 1 bulletin · 18 complaints
In wet conditions, water contacting the radiator in the subject vehicles after idling for an extended period can create steam that can cause an incorrect engine sensor reading.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 3 bulletins · 13 complaints
Some 2018 ? 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, M20A-FKS, or M20A-FXS engine may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Milky/discolored engine oil.
TT: Vehicles listed above equipped with a Denso Ten radio (Entune Audio Plus or Premium Audio) may exhibit a condition in which the radio screen continues to show a Bluetooth phone call in progress after the call has ended.
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Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Milky/Discolored engine oil.
Battery dies or the car will not start 2 bulletins · 12 complaints
A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load.
TT: When customers have a concern about a discharged battery, no start, or general battery concern, the DCA-8000 is the only appropriate tool to use for diagnosis
Airbag warning light or recall 1 bulletin · 10 complaints
Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition.
Check engine light or misfire 2 bulletins · 9 complaints
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 ...
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 8 complaints
Some 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front brakes with light to moderate braking.
Some 2019 ? 2023 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front brakes with light to moderate braking. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 4 bulletins · 8 complaints
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 22TE09 HV FLOOR UNDER WIRE HARNESS AND REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE CORROSION CERTAIN 2019 ?2022 MODEL YEAR RAV4 HYBRID AWD (Amendment)
Some 2020 ? 2023 model year Highlander Hybrid and 2021 ? 2023 model year RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime, Sienna Hybrid, and Venza Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or both of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present: ?P24517F ? ...
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TT: Some 2019- 2023 RAV4 HV vehicles may duplicate an abnormal noise (Growl, Humming and/or other) from the Hybrid T/A and/or MGR at various vehicle speeds and normal drive conditions
Some 2020 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hatchback, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check.
Seat belt or seat problems 2 bulletins · 5 complaints
TT: Some vehicles may exhibit seat memory switch function inoperative condition if the Seating Position Control ECU is not initialized.
Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?.
Complaints filed by year
38 complaints came in 2026. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2022 Toyota RAV4
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk and remedy
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. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.
The recall on the 2022 Toyota RAV4, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2022 Toyota RAV4?
Stalling, with 18 of the 145 complaints.
At what mileage do 2022 Toyota RAV4 problems start?
Of the 30 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 10,000 miles and half by about 20,000.
Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 better or worse than the 2021 and 2023?
Counted per year on the road, the 2022 has fewer complaints than both the 2021 and the 2023: 29 a year against 64 and 39.
How many 2022 Toyota RAV4 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
14 of them (10%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2022 Toyota RAV4?
No recall on file for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.