Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 has 3 recalls, 299 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
299
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V503000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with facto...
17V295000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlande...
23V734000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit pro...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Yesterday March 25th 2026 I went to work and parked my 2017 Toyota RAV4 and about 30minutes later it... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | PCS brake has enormously engaged twice. 1. small branch fell off tree on a dirt road. brakes enga... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Insert, Padding | While my child was sitting in his carseat, the foam head support detached from the plastic casing wh... |
| Dec 28, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I am the driver's husband and the driver was the only one in the car. I assist her to file this repo... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2017 Toyota RAV4 suddenly caught fire while it was parked in front of my home. The vehicle was tu... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving the vehicle on an uphill stretch of highway with cruise control set at approximately 6... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My 2017 Toyota RAV4 XLE is experiencing unsafe behavior with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). When... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear lift hatch on my 2017 Toyota RAV4 is not working properly. It can be raised without a prob... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake system on my 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE has repeatedly failed to provide normal stopping power, e... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that it was discovered ... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My lift gate hinges on my trunk have both bent, making my trunk unable to open. This is a known issu... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Toyota RAV4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2017 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while the contact's granddaughter was ... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | Seat belt lap buckle won't lock into the housing unit. Obviously a safety issue. Toyota told me I'm... |
| Jun 5, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving on or around 6/5/25, an active recall on my vehicle caused damage to my battery connec... |
| May 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle as an active recall that can cause fire. I haven’t received any mail yet, I need to fix ... |