2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

20202022
Complaints
25
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems

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

#117 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:19,333 mi
Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Lane Departure: Assist

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Airbags
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,333
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~999,901 vehicles.

23V865000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~999,901 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid — FAQ

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

Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has 25 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Airbags (17 complaints, avg 19,333 mi); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Lane Departure: Assist (1 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 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 19,333 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 999,901 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 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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