Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 has 16 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes failed to stop while parking vehicle with a speed of less than 5 mph hitting landscaping with... |
| Aug 26, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake line on the on the driver's side leaked brake fluid on the rotors and pads leading to an i... |
| Jan 1, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE BRAKES NEVER APPEARED TO BE RIGHT ON THIS CAR FROM DAY 1. THEY SQUEEK WHEN BRAKING AND THERE'S N... |
| Dec 1, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | THIS VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY BRAKE, IT MAKES A SOUND EVERY TIME YOU APPLY BRAKE. MOREOVER THE BRAKES FE... |
| Nov 14, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED IN THE CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK. CAR HAS VERY LOW MILEAGE... |
| Oct 12, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | MAKES LOT OF NOISE FRONT BRAKES WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES. *TR |
| May 21, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE I WAS STOPPING IN FRONT OF A RED LIGHT, AND MY FOOT WAS ON BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR STARTED TO MOV... |
| Apr 16, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, THE ... |
| Nov 1, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED ABRUPTL... |
| Aug 2, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | HI, WE (MYSELF, MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER) HAD AN ACCIDENT DATED 08/02/2015 DUE TO BRAKES IN OUR TOYOT... |
| Jun 7, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKES FADING AND OVERHEATING. DURING A LONG DESCENT ON HIGHWAY THAT REQUIRED FREQUENT APPLICATION ... |
| Dec 27, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE RAV4 WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM A DEALER. WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FELT EXCESSIVE,... |
| Dec 13, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKES SCRAPE LOUDLY WHILE BACKING AND ON TURNS. TOOK INTO DEALER,REAR PADS GLAZED ,ROTORS UNEVEN D... |
| Oct 25, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I LEASED 2013 TOYOTA RAV4, AROUND 2900 MILES THE WARNING AND INDICATING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PAN... |
| Sep 25, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | THIS VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY BRAKE, IT MAKES A SOUND EVERY TIME YOU SQUEEZE THE RELEASE THE BRAKE. MORE... |
| Jul 31, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2013 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE PEDAL MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATE... |