2021 Toyota RAV4: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2021 Toyota RAV4, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

Moderate caution

A notable history on record — read the details and ask the right questions.

1Safety recalls
375Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

1 recall on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 17 owner complaints
Airbag warnings / non-deployment — 11 owner complaints
Electrical / battery drain — 7 owner complaints
Overheating / coolant problems — 6 owner complaints
Transmission slipping / jerking / failure — 4 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Air Bags
125
Unknown Or Other
70
Electrical System
45
Engine
36
Structure
21
Fuel/Propulsion System
21

Is 2021 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):

2013
254
2014
194
2015
302
2016
233
2017
301
2018
327
2019
867
2020
624
2021 ◀ this
375

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 have?

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has 1 NHTSA safety recall 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 2021 Toyota RAV4?

NHTSA has 375 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, airbag warnings / non-deployment, electrical / battery drain. 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.