Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 has 18 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | No accident but dealer mechanic says I need a new transmission as torque converter is the problem. .... |
| Nov 5, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | BOTH FRONT DRIVE AXLES EXHIBITED SIGNS OF SEVERE CORROSION DAMAGE LEADING TO COMPLETE LOSS OF LUBRIC... |
| Oct 22, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 WEEKS AFTER THE 50,000 MILE SERVICE, ON OCTOBER 22 2019, I WAS DRIVING 35 MPH ON SOQUEL AVENUE, WH... |
| Mar 16, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE DUE TO AN ENGINE KNOCK. AFTER 90 MINUTES TO TROUBLESHOOT I WAS TO... |
| Mar 5, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | MY 2012 RAV4 EV HAS AN UNSAFE CONDITION WHERE THE ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ACTUALLY ENGAGE F... |
| Feb 2, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | I GOT OUT OF MY CAR AND FORGOT TO PUT IT IN PARK. BECAUSE THE CAR HAS KEYLESS START, I WAS ABLE TO ... |
| Oct 17, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | ON OCTOBER 17 SHORTLY BEFORE 2 PM PST IN CLEAR WEATHER, I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT ON PRIVATE... |
| Jan 30, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THIS PROBLEM HAS TO DO WITH THE RAV4 GEAR SHIFTER STICKING AND/OR DEFORMED. THE PROBLEM IS ADDRESSE... |
| Jan 1, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | 2012 TOYOTA RAV-4. CONSUMER STATED CAR WAS ON AN INCLINE AND ROLLED BACKWARDS AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICL... |
| Sep 6, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 AT 4:20PM WHILE PULLING FORWARD INTO A PARKING SPACE THE CAR HAD AN UNINTENDED... |
| Jul 8, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | ENGINE, IN IDLE AND IN GEAR, SUDDENLY SURGED. IT PROPELLED THE CAR FORWARD IN DRIVEWAY AND STRUCK A ... |
| Apr 12, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | CAR CAN BE TURNED OFF WHILE CAR IS IN DRIVE. WHEN FOOT IS TAKEN OFF BRAKE THE CAR CAN ROLL AS IF IN ... |
| Feb 16, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAV4 TOYOTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPAC... |
| Jan 13, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SINCE JANUARY 13, I HAVE HAD MY BATTERY DIE ON ME 4 TIMES (INCLUDING THE FIRST TIME) - TWICE IN JANU... |
| Jan 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | AFTER OWNING MY NEW 2012 RAV 4 FOR ONLY 3 DAYS, I VISITED A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND ATTEMPTED TO PARK MY ... |
| Sep 12, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | I PARKED MY CAR IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD AND PROCEEDED TO CROSS STREET WITH MY CAR PARKED BEHIND ... |
| May 1, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | MY 2012 HAS DONE THIS VIRTUALLY FROM DAY 1. WHEN BRAKING, THERE IS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION FOR 1/4 TO ... |
| Apr 15, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION WHILE THE V... |