Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 has 25 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
25
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Mar 2, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Check EV System - Have your vehicle checked by a dealership immediately Warning has come on several ... |
| Dec 14, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Inaudible turn signal prompt: Older drivers who drive for miles with their turn signal on is the sub... |
| Oct 17, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My rav4 caught fire by its self not running in the battery compartment and burned completely to the ... |
| Jan 6, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE JUST BEGUN HAVING THE ISSUE THAT MANY OTHERS COMPLAIN ABOUT - THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT + 4WD + ... |
| Jun 15, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 4WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT TRACTION LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT CONE ON. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BUT I HAD IT... |
| May 25, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | 2012 RAV4 - FOR NO APPARENT REASON MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRAC OFF LIGHT AND 4X4 LIGHT HAVE BEEN COM... |
| May 20, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE, TRACTION STABILITY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL WENT ON AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. DRIVING ... |
| Nov 12, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | O2 SENSOR AND OTHER SENSORS KEEP LIGHTING UP |
| Jan 4, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE, TRAC... |
| Jul 21, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE CHECK ENGINE, TRAC OFF AND 4WD LIGHTS WILL ALL COME ON TOGETHER AND STAY ON FOR A DAY OR TWO AND... |
| May 25, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2013 TOYOTA RAV4 W/ 40K MILES HAD THIRD ACTUATOR POWER DOOR LATCH FAIL ON A THIRD DOOR IN 5 MONTHS. ... |
| Feb 26, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | DRIVER SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL STARTED ON FIRE. THIS OCCURRED AFTER AN APPROXIMATELY 4 MILE DRIVE. ... |
| Mar 28, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ... |
| Jan 3, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING HARNESS THAT CONTROLS NORMAL 2WD/4WD HAS BEEN CHEWED BY RODENTS LEAVING VEHICLE STUCK IN 4WD.... |
| Sep 1, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS IN ALL DOORS HAVE FAILED. THE DRIVERS DOOR ACTUATOR FAILED FIRST. THE AC... |
| Jul 22, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT,VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED. T... |
| Apr 15, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AVS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLU... |
| Dec 18, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | ON THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER, MY WIFE AND I LEFT SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI TO DALLAS, TEXAS TO VISIT OUR FAMI... |
| Aug 6, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | WHILE FOOT WAS ONE THE BRAKE AND VEHICLE WAS STOPPED THE ENGINE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. THE CAR LURCH... |