TSB: Some 2021 model year Avalon, 2020 ? 2022 model year Camry, and 2019 ? 2022 model year RAV4 vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS engine may exhibit reduced engine power and/or a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following throttle body Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present in freezing temperatures: ?P01201C: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch ?A? Circuit Voltage Out of Range. ?P210015: Throttle Actuator ?A? Control Motor Circuit Short to Battery or Open. ?P210019: Throttle Actuator ?A? Control Motor Circuit Current Above Threshold. ?P211172: Throttle Actuator ?A? Control System Actuator Stuck Open. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) lo
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2019 Toyota RAV4 cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have filed 15 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control, typically surfacing around 30,000 miles at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 RAV4 | 17 |
| 2016 RAV4 | 10 |
| 2017 RAV4 | 8 |
| 2018 RAV4 | 13 |
| 2019 RAV4 (this page) | 15 |
| 2020 RAV4 | 7 |
| 2021 RAV4 | 4 |
| 2023 RAV4 | 4 |
4crashes
2injuries
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 22TE09 HV FLOOR UNDER WIRE HARNESS AND REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE CORROSION CERTAIN 2019 ?2022 MODEL YEAR RAV4 HYBRID AWD (Amendment)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid and 2021 ? 2022 model year RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit a sloshing or splashing noise from inside one or more door panels when driving, opening and/or closing a door, and/or braking. This condition is caused by a cavity wax/debris/substance that may block door drain holes and restrict water from draining properly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TT: This Tech Tip applies to 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure/Limited grade equipped with torque vectoring AWD system ONLY. Some customers may experience a buzz/groan at 20-30 mph when accelerating from a stop and/or at 13-20 mph on deceleration after driving the vehicle for 15-20 minutes or more. This condition occurs with ?Normal? drive mode selected.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report a cluster of drive-control failures in 2019 RAV4s that dealerships consistently cannot replicate or fix. The most serious complaint is unintended acceleration during braking or parking maneuvers—the engine suddenly revs and the vehicle accelerates despite the brake pedal being fully applied. One owner experienced this during an intersection, narrowly avoiding pedestrians; another crashed into a tree during parking; a third totaled the vehicle when unintended acceleration occurred at 35 mph. These incidents happen intermittently, sometimes multiple times, with no warning lights and no clear pattern.
A second failure is loss of throttle response from a stop. Several owners report the gas pedal produces no acceleration response at traffic lights, forcing the vehicle to creep forward slowly while other traffic waits. One such hesitation caused a collision at 10 mph.
Additional complaints include violent lurching in ECO mode (one dealer confirmed this is a known issue the manufacturer refuses to address), involuntary acceleration on highways, sudden speed reduction while cruise control is active, and one report of engine stall at 60 mph followed by overheating.
Across all failures, dealers report no diagnostic trouble codes and cannot reproduce the problem during test drives, yet owners experience them repeatedly and independently of each other.
Same Toyota RAV4 cruise control reports on nearby years: 2016 · 2018
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended acceleration at low speed
Engine revs and vehicle accelerates while driver is braking or attempting to stop. Occurs intermittently from stop, at traffic lights, parking situations, and low-speed maneuvers. Several owners report loss of braking response or ineffective brakes during these events.
When: Various: <4000 miles, 30,000 miles, 36,000 miles, 70,000 miles; one incident after one month of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Engine revving while braking; Unintended acceleration from stopped position; Vehicle accelerates despite brake pedal depression; Lurching forward from stop or at idle; Accelerator feels stuck
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to replicate the issue in most cases. One owner reports dealership suggested disabling auto stop-start feature but no permanent solution offered. One vehicle totaled by insurance after crash. Most cases undiagnosed and unrepaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Toyota notified in at least one case and stated they would inspect vehicle; referred owners to local dealers for loaner vehicles in some cases. No recalls or technical service bulletins mentioned for this specific failure mode.
Hesitation and loss of acceleration power from stop
Vehicle fails to respond to throttle input when accelerating from a complete stop or low-speed situation. Drivers experience a delay or complete lack of acceleration response despite pressing the gas pedal fully. No warning lights accompany the condition.
When: Intermittent; one incident at 4,500 miles
Symptoms owners cite: No response to gas pedal at traffic lights; Vehicle creeps slowly despite pedal input; Loss of accelerator power from stopped position; Hesitation when trying to accelerate
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to replicate or diagnose. One crash occurred when vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate, resulting in collision with another vehicle.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA campaign 20V682000 mentioned for fuel system issue; manufacturer noted parts not available. Manufacturer referred one owner to dealer for loaner vehicle.
Cruise control sudden speed reduction
While cruise control is active on freeway at highway speeds, vehicle suddenly and drastically reduces speed approaching other vehicles, even when those vehicles are not in the driver's lane or directly ahead.
When: Repeating issue; occurred 5 times in first year of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden drastic speed reduction while cruise control active; Speed drops to near zero; Occurs when approaching vehicles in adjacent lanes
Surging and lurching in ECO mode
Vehicle exhibits violent lurching from stops and surging at cruising speeds when ECO mode is active. Multiple dealers acknowledge this as a known issue related to drive-by-wire system. Toyota reportedly has no plans to address the issue.
When: Began after one month of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Violent lurch from stop; Surging at cruising speeds; Problem lessened with traction control off but resets automatically
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships (Marietta Toyota, World Toyota) stated unable to fix without corporate guidance.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers report Toyota has no plans to address issue until an accident occurs to justify financial burden of fix.
Involuntary acceleration during highway driving
Vehicle accelerates on its own while driving, particularly on highways, to speeds faster than driver control. Confirmed by multiple people testing the vehicle.
When: Multiple occurrences during highway driving
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden involuntary acceleration; Vehicle accelerates faster than intended on highway
Engine stalling and overheating
Vehicle stalled while driving at highway speed. Upon restart, vehicle overheated.
When: While driving 60 mph
Symptoms owners cite: Engine stall at highway speed; Overheating upon restart
Synthesized from 15 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2019 Toyota RAV4?
It's a meaningful issue. 15 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 5,100 and 36,000 miles, with the median around 30,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 5,100; a quarter make it past 36,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Toyota/RAV4.
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