2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

20182020
Complaints
22
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:1,030 mi
#23 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

#32 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,030
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~60,618 vehicles.

20V286000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~9,502 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.

20V064000Engine & Cooling
~44,191 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

19V544000Brakes · Electronic Stability Control
~6,925 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

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2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has 22 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (11 complaints, avg 1,030 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (3 complaints); Brakes (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 1,030 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 60,618 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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