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2025 Toyota RAV4 owner complaints

96 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 5 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. 18 of them are reproduced below in full, most recent first, grouped by category.

electrical 5 complaints shown

14 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/16/2025 ODI #11705348.0

The front camera fails which does not allow for the cruise control to operate. The speed odometer does not specify the correct speed when driving the car. The feature of telling you how fast you are supposed to go does not operate correctly specifying the wrong speed you are supposed to go. The tires have already been replaced because the metal was coming out of the tires causing the car to not operate correctly there was wobbling in the tires causing the car to feel like the tires were about to come off the tires. The transmission not shifting properly in eco mode.

12/05/2025 1 injury ODI #11703279.0

Formal Complaint to Toyota Motor Corporation (Manufacturing) Regarding: Serious Manufacturing Defect and Failure of New Vehicle Safety Customer: [XXX] Customer Contact: Phone – [XXX] | Email – [XXX] Vehicle Purchased: (New/Recently Purchased Toyota Model) Date of Purchase: [XXX] Selling Dealership: Round Rock Toyota Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (Last 4 Digits): [XXX] ________________________________________ I. Overview of Complaint: Critical Safety Defect I am filing this formal complaint directly with Toyota Motor Corporation regarding a vehicle that, due to an apparent critical manufacturing defect, failed dangerously and repeatedly within days of purchase. This failure represents a lapse in Toyota's quality control and a serious threat to consumer safety. The vehicle, purcha

10/30/2026 ODI #11774743.0

Toyota Infotainment System Failure and Request to Expand Existing Recall to Include Affected Vehicles I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious and ongoing infotainment system failure in my Toyota vehicle. My vehicle is experiencing the same / similar infotainment system problems that have been identified in Toyota vehicles covered under an existing recall. However, when I checked my vehicle identification number (VIN), my vehicle was not included in the recall, despite experiencing the same reported issues. I'm extremely concerned that Toyota has limited the scope of this recall without adequately addressing all affected vehicles. If vehicles outside the current recall population are experiencing the same symptoms and failures, this raises questions about whether the recall adequ

10/23/2026 Crash ODI #11773141.0

was parking car in parking space when applying brakes the car revved up and lunged forward hitting a curb and with foot more firmly pressing brake pedal the car revved up more lunged forward with enough force to jump the curb and ran into a dirt embankment stopping the car. There were no warning lights, messages or other symptoms of a problem. The vehicle has not been inspected but am working on getting it inspected by a investigator. The investigation has only begun so have no information on what or why this happened.

10/21/2025 ODI #11694888.0

component: main engine wiring harness. cause: rodent caused damage: the rodent severely damaged this component and made the vehicle inoperable. fix: required the replacement of this component. insurance covered the 8,500 repair bill (minus deductible). a check engine light appeared eventually.

other 4 complaints shown

11/14/2025 ODI #11699338.0

While reversing vehicle screen went blank once and another time flickering on screen, felt safety issue reversing.

11/12/2025 ODI #11698970.0

El día 2 de octubre compré una Rav 4 2025.El día 14 de octubre me doy cuenta que los cristales se encontraban rayados como por dentro del cristal, entiendo que esto pudo haber puesto en riesgo mi seguridad ya que si cualquiera de los cristales se rompe puede cortarme a mi o a un pasajero. En la primera inspección no notaron nada luego llamaron a un especialista de Toyota para verificarlo y en conclusión si noto dicho defecto en los cristales pero noto que en el mismo concesionario había varios vehículos con el mismo problema me notificó que su deber es reportar este problema pero que por el momento no hay nada que hacer con mi auto estos rayones por dentro del cristal únicamente son vistos específicamente bajo los rayos de la luz solar.No hubo ningún símbolo ni falla antes de notarlo el dí

11/04/2025 ODI #11697446.0

The vehicle's CarPlay is malfunctioning, showing incorrect vehicle location and navigation directions. The vehicle's screen often shows incorrect location and directions, and changes directions as it updates where it thinks the car is. This is available for inspection upon request. The safety of the driver and passengers is put at risk because the screen showing incorrect location and directions causes a constant distraction, taking your eyes away from the road to figure out if the map is showing you the correct location or not. Sometimes, when the carplay is looking for the correct location, the map spins around and shifts location which is also distracting even when you try to ignore it. The consistent distraction this causes while trying to navigate through unknown streets has caused b

10/30/2026 ODI #11774732.0

I'm submitting this complaint to bring attention to serious concerns regarding the quality, durability, and safety of the windshield glass used in Toyota vehicles. I believe there is a significant issue w/ the quality + durability of Toyota windshield glass. The glass appears to be excessively thin and insufficiently resistant to ordinary road conditions and everyday driving hazards. A vehicle's windshield is a critical safety component, designed not only to provide visibility but also to help protect occupants, maintain the structural integrity of the vehicle, and support the proper operation of safety systems. I'm concerned that Toyota may be using windshield glass that doesn't provide adequate durability / resistance to normal road debris and impacts. Windshields should be manufactured

body 2 complaints shown

8 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
11/21/2025 ODI #11700805.0

I discovered early rust formation on my vehicle shortly after purchase. The dealership only proposed painting over the rust instead of investigating the underlying cause. This may indicate a factory-related structural defect and could pose a long-term safety risk. I am requesting an investigation.

11/06/2025 ODI #11698009.0

The power rear liftgate will close on a person or object and cannot be stopped except if one presses on a very specific part of the edge of the liftgate, towards its center. This happens no matter how much upward force is applied to the area of the pull handles and the edges. When my wife pulled the handle, the liftgate closed with force that she could not resist. This obviously creates a serious safety hazard for small children, pets, or really anyone trying to close the liftgate or who may have inadvertently hit the button or pulled the handle.

steering 2 complaints shown

5 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
11/17/2025 Crash ODI #11699841.0

2025 RAV4 - While driving the car, changing from reverse to drive the steering wheel got stuck and would not go back to straight position. This causes an accident and hit another car. There was not indicator that there is a problem. Inspection was done by the dealership and asap and they identified and confirmed of faulty steering wheel angle. This car was bought end of June and accident happened first week of October. The car is since with the dealership with no resolution yet. Dealership have us call Toyota, but we were not provided with any help. One and half month in, we continue to pay insurance but we do not have the car.

11/15/2025 ODI #11699590.0

While waiting in a drive-thru with “hold” feature enabled, car vibrated abnormally and shut off by itself. When I attempted to restart the vehicle, I received an error message “Engine Stopped. Steering Power Low” and another screen also appeared that said, “Not Ready to Drive. Press Brake and Push Engine Start Switch.” I followed those instructions several times and the car wouldn’t start. Eventually had to put in neutral to get out of drive-thru. Once out of drive-thru, I once again attempted to restart the car, but this time it worked. Should mention it was raining pretty heavily outside when this happened.

brakes 1 complaint shown

6 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
11/12/2025 Crash ODI #11699075.0

I rented the Toyota RAV4 from Fox Rent a Car (855 571-8414) at the Denver International Airport for a trip to Boulder, CO. On November 9 evening, I drove to the Sugarloaf Mountain Trail Head (GPS: 40.05, -105.425) for a time-lapse photography. Date/Time: 2025-11-09 6:29 PM Location Description: Uneven dirt parking area commonly used by sightseers. Visibility was completely dark at the time of arrival. After arriving at the hilltop, as I parked the vehicle, while applying very light pressure to the accelerator pedal with my right foot, I felt a gradual drop of several inches on the passenger side of the vehicle. Instinctively, I moved my right foot to the brake pedal and applied pressure. However, I immediately sensed that the vehicle was not decelerating; instead, it was accelerating for

visibility 1 complaint shown

10 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
11/10/2025 ODI #11698615.0

The windshield is warped and distorted. The dealership also told me that they can also see the warp in it. The original windshield was replaced, and the new one also has the same issue. The brand engagement rep I spoke with at Toyota told me that he has received multiple calls about the windshield issue. This vehicle was purchased 7/30/2025, and only has 271 miles on it and is on the original tank of gas. I have to rely on other people to give me rides places, as I am unable to drive this vehicle. The safety risk is due to the dizziness, nausea and migraine it causes me to drive it. My eyes feel like they are going cross eye, and I have to look out the driver's side window to get any kind of relief, which isn't allowing me to be alert while driving. This causes a huge issue for my safety

cruise control 1 complaint shown

6 total in this category · severe · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
11/05/2026 Crash ODI #11775825.0

On August 28, 2026 at about 8:00 AM, while maneuvering into a parking space at under 5 mph, my vehicle suddenly accelerated and I was unable to stop it before it struck a tree. Adaptive cruise control was off; lane keeping assistance was on, as it normally is. I attempted to brake, but the vehicle did not stop, and automatic emergency braking did not engage before impact. I do not recall any warning lamps or symptoms beforehand. A neighbor witnessed the incident. The vehicle is available for inspection. Toyota inspected the vehicle on September 5, 2026. Its letter states that the EDR readout showed accelerator pedal pressure and no brake pedal application before impact, and that it found no defect. These findings do not match my recollection, and I have asked Toyota in writing to verify t

seatbelts 1 complaint shown

11/04/2026 6,400 mi ODI #11775665.0

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving, the front driver’s side seat belt became loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer determined that the seat belt was operating normally but refused to provide a repair invoice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 6,400.

tires 1 complaint shown

6 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $150 · see tires cluster analysis →
10/31/2026 ODI #11774814.0

A single Michelin Primacy Tire from this newly purchased vehicle has serious tread separation, a SAFETY DEFECT around the circumference of the tire with significant portions of the separated tread missing from the tire. The tire set including the tire with the tread separation defect averages 5/32 of remaining tread. This new vehicle has been maintained by Toyota since I purchased new on 4/25/2025. All 4 tires including the defective tire were replaced by the Toyota Dealer with Michelin Defender Tires we purchased from Toyota for a total including 4 wheel vehicle alignment of $915.55 on 10/28/2026 at 70,442 miles. I have the 4 tires that were removed and I will retain the defective tire for further investigative action. This RAV4 is driven exclusively by my middle aged daughter, a nur

Showing 18 of 96 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/Toyota/RAV4#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-11-08. 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.