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ProblemsByVin Index / 2024-TOYOTA-RAV4 / COMPLAINTS
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2024 Toyota RAV4 owner complaints

155 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 6 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

other 6 complaints shown

12/19/2023 ODI #11561015.0

1 - there is no hatch release button on the remote or inside the vehicle 2 - there is no tune knob on the radio. Dangerous when using the touch screen to change channels while driving 3 - the door handles are close to the door hinges. Extremely hard to carefully open and also have to pull very hard to close doors. There is no grip in the door armrests. 4 - gearshift should be on the left side of console, not the right 5 - no ability to customize what you want displayed on the touchscreen, ie mpg, direction, temperature, date, time, channel, etc. It’s all or nothing. 6 - trip info doesn’t display current mpg compared to trip mpg 7 - passenger seat has pocket on back, but driver’s seat does not

12/07/2024 ODI #11629436.0

1) Connectivity for hands free electronics usage, including but not limited to cellular communication and/or GPS. Vehicle and devices are available for inspection. 2) Routine disconnection by the vehicle causes inability to safely use directions from GPS and/or handsfree communication as mandated by state laws. The disconnection frequently, but not exclusively, happens while using the GPS function in unfamiliar and/or unknown areas. 3) The problem has not been reproduced, but has been confirmed by the dealership. The dealership has additionally confirmed that the manufacturer knows this is an issue but no fix is on the horizon. 4) The vehicle has only been inspected by the dealership. 5) There are no warnings before happens. It may reset itself after turning the car off and on, it may

11/30/2023 ODI #11557776.0

The drivers side mirror is distorted like if you have on a pair of glasses that are stronger than they actually are. It makes my eyes go cross-eyed everytime I look into that mirror & it's going to cause me to get into an accident if it's not addressed. I already went to the dealership & the service consultant said he could see what I was talking about but the service technician said he saw nothing wrong with it. I am also have an issue with the alignment. It was off when I brought it in for my inspection sticker & had them look at it & they said it was slightly off so they adjusted it but here it is 3 days later & my alignment is off once again. I contacted the person that sold me the car & a service manager is suppose to be getting in touch with me. That's also what they said last week

11/25/2025 1 injury ODI #11701533.0

Novemver 18, 2025 "I was driving my 2024 RAV4 .. suddenly - I only heard the glass shatter, not an impact on my sunroof glass. After 10mins driving (7:10AM) Speed 65 mph in freeway It was not raining when I started driving but a little windy and splash of rain started No impact or debris and I am far away from cars in from of me The remaining glass edges (show outward shattered)

11/07/2025 ODI #11698066.0

Impact is to software. Apple car play is malfunctioning. Will not allow bluetooth calls while apple car play is active. Phone will continue to ring on screen however, and will not be able to take call handsfree while driving. Call will not allow communication from driver to caller, only can hear caller. Concerns have been ongoing since May.

11/06/2025 ODI #11697825.0

The display panel keeps going blank. I called the dealer months ago to notify them and was told they have not been notified of ANY recalls!!! I called two weeks ago to be told there IS a recall but nothing is available to correct this issue! The backup camera is useless at times. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE!!! In addition, I drive for a living and my car is used for work solely for my business. I cannot access the GPS feature. I purchased this RAV4 solely for my business. When will this issue be corrected? Disappointed consumer!

steering 5 complaints shown

24 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/31/2025 ODI #11708110.0

2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD, VIN [XXX]. Steering defect appeared at approximately 12,000 miles (April 2025). Vehicle pulls significantly to the right, requiring constant steering correction. Driver must continuously hold left side of steering wheel to maintain straight path. If steering wheel released, vehicle immediately drifts right. Pull is constant and especially noticeable at highway speeds. THREE REPAIR ATTEMPTS FAILED: June 2025 (14,715 miles): Two wheel alignments performed same day - both failed to correct pull. November 2025 (16,091 miles): Replaced blown passenger rear shock absorber - pull persisted. December 2025 (16,819 miles): Performed 10+ wheel alignments. Toyota Corporate Technical Assistance filed case #53530239 and instructed ABS/SAS reset - failed. Technicians documented

12/28/2024 ODI #11632906.0

My 2024 Rav 4 showed a power steering level low message on my dash then powered off, after I was sitting in a parking lot for 10 mins in park, windshield wipers had been going that day. Tried restarting - vehicle did restart but seemed to have issues, was shaking slightly, let me drive for about a minute more in the parking lot then had a message showing to park in safe place and power steering level low and vehicle shut off again. Started vehicle about 15 mins later and everything was fine, did not experience issue again that day or next day so far. I feel I have an unreliable vehicle - what if this happened on the highway and my car just shut off in traffic, how dangerous this issue is. Several other complaints online also regarding use of windshield wipers and electrical power steer

12/18/2024 ODI #11631384.0

While sitting idle in the parking lot at work, I suddenly got a "engine off steering power low" warning on my vehicle. The check engine and power steering warning lights came on. I could no longer operate the vehicle. When trying to restart the vehicle, it started up but the entire vehicle began shaking and the engine shut off again. I have researched this problem on Toyota and Rav4 forums online, and this problem has been happening to a lot of Rav4 owners. I had the vehicle towed. Toyota claims that everything is fine and they cannot find the cause of the problem. Some owners have reported that water is getting into the engine because of a faulty lower area intake tube. One user said that Toyota specifically told them to make a complaint here so that is what I am going to do as well. I no

11/21/2025 ODI #11700739.0

I was driving home, about a 30 min drive, in heavy rain. Once I got home, I left my car running to run inside. When I came back out the car was shaking and idling funny. A "low steering power" diagnostic came up and then also a parking malfunction. I turned the car off. It would barely turn over and still multiple diagnostic lights on. I pulled in into the garage and after sitting off for about 10 minutes, it started fine. I've seen multiple posts about this same issue. It's definitely a safety concern.

11/08/2025 ODI #11698298.0

Rav 4 2024 Mileage 44,780 Got off work and started car and drove home no issues was driving in the rain for about 30 mins. I get home and park and my car is sitting for a minute. Then it started to idle strange/ shaking and I see the rpms are jumping between 1k-2k I try to give it gas and nothing happens. I end up turning the car off and back on and the car starts but sputters/shakes and turns right off this happens multiple times. I leave it alone and start it 30 mins later it starts but is shaking very badly. I turn it off and call for a tow to the dealership. I go back and start it an hr later it starts fine and runs fine. I get it towed to the dealership and they keep it for 1 1/2 days they find nothing wrong saying everything is running the way it is designed to run. I go and pick i

cruise control 3 complaints shown

11 total in this category · severe · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
12/16/2025 13,600 mi Crash ODI #11705365.0

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while attempting to park and making a turn, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and collided with a 3 1/2 cement block wall. The contact sustained hand and chest bruises as a result of the incident; however, no medical attention was provided. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy during the incident. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, a case was opened, and a designated engineer was assigned to inspect the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 13,600.

11/25/2024 Crash ODI #11627159.0

Two week old 2024 RAV4 hybrid with less than 300 miles. In my driveway I put car in drive and it suddenly and aggressively accelerated. It would not stop or slow despite my attempts to brake, trying to avoid collision all I could do was steer to avoid impact. Finally grazed a tree trunk, car then rolled onto passenger side and came to rest against the bush by my front door. Spouse and I required extrication by fire Dept requiring jaws of life and removing windshield. Unsure of long-term injuries Been driving many years and never had an accident with vehicle damage Car was totaled

11/09/2024 Crash ODI #11624321.0

Two week old 2024 RAV4 hybrid with less than 300 miles. In my driveway I put car in drive and it suddenly and aggressively accelerated. It would not stop or slow despite my attempts to brake, trying to avoid collision all I could do was steer to avoid impact. Finally grazed a tree trunk, car then rolled onto passenger side and came to rest against the bush by my front door. Spouse and I required extrication by Fire Dept requiring jaws of life and removal of windshield. Unsure of long-term injuries Been driving many years and never had an accident with vehicle damage Car was totaled

brakes 1 complaint shown

9 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
11/29/2025 ODI #11702054.0

Front Brake Squeal/Squaek Noise when light or moderate braking. Started around 10000 miles.

airbags 1 complaint shown

11 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
11/26/2025 Crash ODI #11701694.0

During a head-on collision with a tree, the vehicle sustained major front-end damage and the airbag deployed, resulting in a cracked sternum, three fractured ribs, and a three-day hospitalization. No warning lights or prior symptoms were present, and the incident has not been reproduced or confirmed by a service center. The vehicle is currently held at the insurance-approved collision facility and remains available for inspection. Law enforcement and insurance representatives have reviewed the vehicle, but no manufacturer evaluation has occurred. Given the severity of the injuries and absence of prior indicators, I believe further investigation is necessary to determine whether a safety-related malfunction occurred and to help prevent potential risk of death to other drivers.

suspension 1 complaint shown

11/18/2025 ODI #11700217.0

Refusing to replace bad suspension components under warranty due to Toyota being above the law and more concerned about profits than safety on the road ways.

electrical 1 complaint shown

14 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
11/14/2025 ODI #11699500.0

Front camera quit working and it costs 2000 to replace which is absolutely ridiculous for a 2024 car. It should not have went out in a year and a half. It causes all the safety things on the car to not work properly.

lighting 1 complaint shown

11/13/2024 Crash ODI #11624921.0

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the headlights failed to properly illuminate the road above the hood level, nearly causing the vehicle to strike a pedestrian on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 100.

Showing 300 of 155 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/Toyota/RAV4#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-08. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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