Fifth generation (XA50) · first-year watch
2025 Toyota RAV4, day 586
- 87complaints since Feb 23, 2025
- 3recalls
- 7involved a crash
- 7,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 21, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Changed since August
- 6 new complaints in September, mostly about engine, windshield and wipers and exterior lighting.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 29th most complaints of the 36 2025 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Other23
- Electrical15
- Engine13
- Collision avoidance11
- Structure8
- Windshield and wipers8
- Brakes7
- Transmission and drivetrain6
Problems so far
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 16 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 10 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 7 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 7 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 7 reports
- Forward collision warning goes off or the camera drops out 7 reports
Recent reports
“Drove home vehicle under 20,000 miles 2025, got to drove way parked and car stalled shaking amd stated steering power low, and shut off. Tried to re start it and did the same thing stalled shook amd shut off with the same warning. No previous issues”
Filed Jul 29, 2026
“Traveling on interstate, 60 mph. All of a sudden, I heard a loud noise followed by a thump. Managed to get off the exit and pulled over onto the shoulder. Noticed the sidewall had separated from the tread of the tire. 5343 miles on vehicle. Original equipment tires.”
Filed Jan 30, 2026
“While reversing vehicle screen went blank once and another time flickering on screen, felt safety issue reversing.”
Filed Nov 14, 2025
“During an AWS outage on 10/20/2025, the connect app which can turn on or off the vehicle, unlock/lock doors, etc had issues where it performed an unlock on our vehicle 5 times in 24hrs without us doing anything. Key fob was in sleep mode / low power mode (cannot signal vehicle). Reports of this happening to others found online, but Toyota dealership states no reports on any of this happening.”
Filed Oct 21, 2025
At a glance
- Next to the 2024
- The 2025 is too new for a fair per-year comparison. It has 87 complaints so far; the 2024, on sale longer, has 174.
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, infotainment, covers 16 of the 87 complaints (18%), and windshield is next with 10 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). Too few of the infotainment reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 8 of the 87 complaints (9%) 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), 7 reports mention a crash and 7 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 3 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Every complaint so far came in during 2025. So far in 2026, 57 more have come in.
Service bulletins for the 2025 Toyota RAV4
Toyota filed 42 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2025 Toyota RAV4. 3 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 · 7 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.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 7 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.
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 1 bulletin · 7 complaints
During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting.
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
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. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk and remedy
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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
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. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Risk and remedy
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 software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
All 3 recalls on the 2025 Toyota RAV4, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide Seeing this on your own car? How to file a complaint with NHTSA
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Blue bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2025 Toyota RAV4?
Infotainment, with 16 of the 87 complaints.
At what mileage do 2025 Toyota RAV4 problems start?
Of the 18 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 3,000 miles and half by about 7,000.
How many 2025 Toyota RAV4 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
8 of them (9%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for infotainment on the 2025 Toyota RAV4?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 25V-595. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.