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2023 Toyota RAV4 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
141Complaints
3Recalls
18Crashes
1Fires
14Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (27% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.5× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System38 · 27%RecalledRecall 25V595000
Steering26 · 18.4%not available
Engine22 · 15.6%not available
Service Brakes17 · 12.1%not available
Power Train10 · 7.1%not available
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings9 · 6.4%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other39 · 27.7%
STEERING26 · 18.4%
ENGINE22 · 15.6%
SERVICE BRAKES17 · 12.1%
POWER TRAIN10 · 7.1%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS9 · 6.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9 · 6.4%
AIR BAGS8 · 5.7%
VISIBILITY/WIPER7 · 5%

Percentages are the share of the 141 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Tires:valve

NHTSA campaign 23V485000 · 2023 · reported 07/11/2023

A damaged or improperly installed valve stem may allow air to leak and/or the tires to be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 25V595000 · 2025 · reported 09/11/2025

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:display Function

NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · 2025 · reported 10/30/2025

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“While raining, noticed smoke coming from under the hood, engine seemed as if it didn’t have any power. Car shut off. While attempting to restart…”NHTSA complaint 11659025 — filed 05/05/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“I drive through heavy rain for about 20 miles and I got to my mom’s house, put the car in park for about 5 minutes…”NHTSA complaint 11656842 — filed 04/25/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“I went to start my car , the engine turned off stating power steering low engine off . Then tried again and got more errors…”NHTSA complaint 11655638 — filed 04/19/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota RAV4?

Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 39 of 141 NHTSA complaints (27.7%), followed by electrical system (38), steering (26), engine (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2023 Toyota RAV4 have?

141 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 18 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2023 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 23V485000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2023 Toyota RAV4's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.