Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has 12 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My wife was pulling her car into a parking area consisting of a few small storefronts. When pulling ... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes lights comes on while driving n the two wheel front makes a grinding sound while still drivi... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Critical safety concern regarding the braking system in my Toyota Rav4, 2021 which I believe may war... |
| Aug 11, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was on highway 41 going around 40mph when my car out of nowhere slammed on the breaks ( the pre co... |
| May 23, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While traveling on highway with adaptive cruise control engaged and maximum following distance selec... |
| Dec 19, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while approaching a traffic light, she depre... |
| Jul 15, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while his wife was approaching a traffic lig... |
| Jun 20, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | As I was on my driveway I pressed down on my brakes to stop the car but it didn't stop. I immediatel... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Driving about 35 mph, I pressed break pedal approximately 50% in order to stop at the light ahead. W... |
| Jan 24, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XLE Premium. Purchased new from the dealer. It currently has 75,000 miles (p... |
| Jan 3, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | During inclement weather (snow) this morning, I went to brake and it felt like my car sped up instea... |
| May 10, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE ON JANUARY AND WITH JUST OVER 4K MILES THIS WARNING CAME UP.. PARKING BRAKE... |