Worst 2015 Toyota RAV4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Toyota RAV4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 82 | 2 | 26 | 49,932 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 44 | 5 | 1 | 50,134 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 37 | 1 | 18 | 41,294 mi | |
| Brakes | 30 | 12 | 2 | 33,877 mi | |
| Body Structure | 26 | 6 | 2 | 31,489 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 23 | 3 | — | 42,158 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 20 | 11 | — | 28,501 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 13 | 1 | 35,834 mi | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | — | 22,282 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 52,079 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 27,355 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 20,020 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Bluetooth/Wifi | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Toyota RAV4
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,968,751 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
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2015 Toyota RAV4 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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