2019 Toyota RAV4: recalls, complaints & known problems
Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.
High caution
Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.
7 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV
Engine And Engine Cooling
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engi
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electr
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembl
Most-reported problems
Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:
Which parts of the car owners complain about most:
Fuel/Propulsion System
254
Engine
203
Unknown Or Other
168
Electrical System
100
Structure
89
Power Train
80
Is 2019 the bad year? Complaints by model year
Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota RAV4 years we track (click a year for its full report):
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 has 7 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.
How reliable is the 2019 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA has 867 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported issues are overheating / coolant problems, stalling / loss of power while driving, transmission slipping / jerking / failure. Compare it against nearby model years above.
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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.