Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 has 9 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
9
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| 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... |
| 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, ... |
| Jan 15, 2020 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ve... |
| Nov 22, 2018 | ENGINE | AS I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY GOING STRAIGHT WITH A SPEED OF APPROX. 60 MPH, I HEARD A STRANGE ENGIN... |
| Dec 18, 2017 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY 2012 RAV4 MAIN EVAP CANISTER WENT BAD AT ONLY 77,113 MILES. IT ALMOST COSTED ME $1550 TO GET THIS... |
| May 22, 2015 | ENGINE | I WAS WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT ON NORRISTOWN ROAD TO CROSS BETHLEHEM PIKE IN SPRINGHOUSE, PA AT APPRO... |
| Feb 26, 2015 | ENGINE | ON FEB 26, 2015 I TURNED LEFT INTO MY BANK GOING MAYBE 5 MPH. THEN I TURN LEFT AGAIN INTO A PARKING... |
| Jul 1, 2014 | ENGINE | WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP FOR STOP SIGNS OR TRAFFIC LIGHTS, THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING AT A HIGH RPM.... |
| Jun 1, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT | WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PURCHASE OF NEW TOYOTA RAV4 VEHICLE, WE HAD ONSET OF ACID SMELL WHENEVER AIR-COND... |