Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has 1 recall, 389 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
389
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 24, 2026
23V865000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I have had several intermittent occasions over the past 3-4 years where the brakes do not stop the v... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Coolant bypass valve but toyota of richardson said the csp does not cover it. My engine maintenance ... |
| Sep 12, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While changing lanes in my 2021 Toyota RAV4 with my turn signal activated, the Lane Departure Alert ... |
| Sep 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I have a faulty coolant bypass valve on my 2021 Toyota RAV4. Every time I turn on the air conditioni... |
| Sep 3, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 2021 Toyota RAV4 gas XXX Vehicle suddenly stopped while driving Busy roadway in [XXX] Wife and young... |
| Aug 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2021 Toyota RAV4 (gas model) has experienced a sudden, unexpected engine stall/shutdown on a public ... |
| Aug 10, 2026 | SEATS | The driver’s seat adjustment mechanism failed and the seat became stuck, unable to move forward or b... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | VISIBILITY,SEATS | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jul 16, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof exploded spontaneously while I was driving. It sounded like a gunshot. There were no o... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, ... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am reporting a serious safety concern involving the sunroof glass on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Li... |
| Jun 19, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The front driver-side door lock and opener (actuator) stopped working using the key fob and needs to... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | was driving on 4 lane hwy and it was raining and my wipers stopped working mid-way on windshield, I ... |
| May 26, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Water sloshing around inside the passenger door after rain or car wash. If you pull at the seal a li... |
| May 22, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota RAV4. The contact was traveling at approximately 50 MPH directly behi... |
| May 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Upon taking my 2021 Rav4 Hybrid in for the rear traction motor cable corrosion recall (25TD01) on 5/... |
| May 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My 2021 Toyota RAV4 began experiencing intermittent shuddering and vibration at low speeds around Ma... |
| May 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | Gear shift makes noise when moving it, as in you can actually hear the gears/electrical equipment mo... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failed at 105,000 miles Quotes to replace $8000 |