Worst 2021 Toyota RAV4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota RAV4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 121 | 27 | 1 | 25,561 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 42 | 3 | 5 | 23,014 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 33 | — | 3 | 37,828 mi | |
| Fuel System | 21 | 1 | 1 | 2,058 mi | |
| Brakes | 20 | 7 | — | 23,254 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | 3 | — | 24,655 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 18 | 1 | — | 2,241 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | 1 | — | 18,068 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | 2 | — | 70 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 | 5 | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 8 | 3 | — | 1,500 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 3 | — | 41,592 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | 3 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 1 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 27,400 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 3 | — | 13,322 mi | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Toyota RAV4
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~999,901 vehicles.
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 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota RAV4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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