Worst 2019 Toyota Rav4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Toyota Rav4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 254 | — | 1 | 3,820 mi | |
| ENGINE | 201 | 1 | — | 30,976 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 164 | 5 | 1 | 7,572 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 93 | 2 | 2 | 38,582 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 76 | 1 | — | 16,581 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 69 | 2 | 1 | 35,516 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 44 | 5 | — | 16,858 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 33 | 4 | — | 5,471 mi | |
| STEERING | 29 | 2 | — | 13,645 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 29 | 6 | — | 10,410 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 16 | — | — | 6,276 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 14 | — | — | 3,849 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 13 | — | — | 7,362 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 12 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 11 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 10 | 2 | — | 32,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 6 | — | — | 3,282 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 64,760 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 23,987 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 21,075 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 7,750 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | 16,500 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 2 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2019 Toyota Rav4
11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,148,160 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
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.
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.
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
+ 1 more recalls
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