Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 has 5 recalls, 264 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
264
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V096000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, ...
14V054000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the ...
15V577000
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 1...
13V014000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-20...
13V123000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | ENGINE | The small pipe that's part of the Upper Radiator Coolant Hose Connector Adapter broke off and drain... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield pump is not working front and back The wipers turn but no liquid comes out though the... |
| May 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown |
| Apr 17, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | While at the end of a car wash with the car in neutral, the car accelerated by itself. It reached 6... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Over the last several years, I have experienced a minimum of four, possibly one or two more, incide... |
| Sep 24, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | No accident but dealer mechanic says I need a new transmission as torque converter is the problem. .... |
| Aug 11, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 65 MPH, t... |
| Jan 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Over the last 4 years I have had 2 prior occurrence where I've lost power turning or stopping, causi... |
| Aug 7, 2023 | ENGINE,POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Aug 5, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | after stepping on the breaks the car the vehicle revs and moves forward |
| Jun 15, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that upon activating the windshield wipers, ... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | I took the Rav4 to the dealership for a oil change and wheel alignment 0n 6-6-23. On 6-9-23 I took i... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Constant brake issues Sun visors won't stay in place (breaks) Massive oil consumption (not leaking) ... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While in transit I observed my rav4 engine light 4wd light and traction control light all come on an... |
| Mar 27, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The left rear toe arm bracket became detached from the rear subframe. This caused the vehicle to dri... |
| Mar 20, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Severe chipping on the top of the vehicle. If the vehicle goes over 40 mph, it chipps the paint on t... |
| Jan 20, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | On Friday, 1/20, I got in my vehicle, turned it on and the engine maintenance light came on. First a... |
| Apr 19, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car lost all power to the wheels without warning. Fortunately the car was stopped at a red light... |
| Mar 2, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Check EV System - Have your vehicle checked by a dealership immediately Warning has come on several ... |
| Dec 27, 2021 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Poor winter visibility: This is an issue with this vehicle but also with almost all other vehicles w... |