Fifth generation (XA50) · first-year watch
2025 Toyota RAV4, day 563
- 84complaints since Feb 23, 2025
- 3recalls
- 7involved a crash
- 7,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 7, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
Changed since August
- 3 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.
- 20th most complaints of the 27 2025 models on this site.
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Other22
- Electrical15
- Engine13
- Collision avoidance9
- 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
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
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.