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2022 Toyota RAV4 problems

Owners have filed 218 complaints about the 2022 Toyota RAV4 with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 16.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 11.9%. A further 16.1% were filed without a specific system named.

Complaints218

Crashes26

Fires0

Injuries19

Deaths2

What owners report breaking

Unknown or other 16.1% · 35

Electrical system 16.1% · 35

Engine 11.9% · 26

Structure 8.3% · 18

Steering 8.3% · 18

Forward collision avoidance 6.4% · 14

Power train 4.6% · 10

Air bags 4.6% · 10

Severity

Of those complaints, 26 describe a crash, 19 report an injury and 2 report a death.

Reading the numbers

Across the 25 model years of the Toyota RAV4 in this data, 2022 sits 22nd by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.

Filings are rising — 151 in the last three years against 67 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.

The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 31,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Apple Carplay does not function posing a safety hazard. When connected, volume is unable to be lowered via the steering wheel controls or the factory installed radio. As such, in an emergency, the volume could not be lowered to communicate with emergency services. Dealer updated radio to latest software on 8/3/23 but the problem persists. Apple is aware of the problem but does not have a solution. Electrical system

The Multimedia dashboard is completely blank. Not able to use sound, gps, music, etc. Cant set time or any adjustments to vehicle. This seems to be a manufacturing issue. Dealer said there is nothing they can do about it. Was told will need to pay $1600 to replace it. Don't know how long a new won will last. Can't keep spending $1600 everytime the electrical system Malfunctions. Please help. Electrical system

Please see attached complaint letter. Overall, this is related to the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid electronic hybrid system. This issue related to campaign 25TD01. The issue can cause the car to not start at any time because of the vehicle's start/stop hybrid system. If this happens in traffic, you could cause a safety issue that could lead to an accident and possibly fatalities. Electrical system

Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Safety recalls

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Other Toyota RAV4 years

2019 1,177 complaints · 21.6% fuel/propulsion system 2020 800 complaints · 22.4% engine 2021 519 complaints · 24.1% air bags 2023 255 complaints · 15.7% electrical system 2024 262 complaints · 14.1% engine 2025 114 complaints · 12.3% electrical system

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