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2021 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has 13 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Toyota RAV4

Airbags
117
Other
72
Electrical
36
Visibility
20
Steering
19
Structure
15
Powertrain
13
Engine
13
Brakes
12
Seats
9
Tires
7
Suspension
4
Speed Control
4
Fuel System
3
Lights
3
Wheels
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 7, 2025ENGINEThe vehicle has never been in an accident and has been garage kept. There were 5 pinholes in the rad...
Jun 23, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCECoolant bypass valve problem with several rav4s. My car is unusable and I need it to work.
May 8, 2025ENGINEPop up of "Engine Maintenance Required" , ran the diagnostic steps and confirmed it is due to coola...
Sep 4, 2024ENGINEKeep getting an service engine maintenance message/ check engine light. No codes show up, most likel...
Aug 14, 2024ENGINEStarted seeing the message on the dashboard that says “engine maintenance required visit your dealer...
Apr 25, 2024ENGINEEngine maintenance light came on saying to go to dealer at 35,000 miles. The coolant bypass valve ne...
Mar 23, 2024ENGINECoolant Bypass Valve failed.
Jan 3, 2024ENGINEI had my 2021 RAV4 Hybrid in for a routine oil change at 59,150 miles. I have maintained this vehicl...
Oct 17, 2023ENGINEThe engine block cracked and started leaking coolant. It is clearly a defective manufacturing of the...
Aug 31, 2023ENGINECoolant Engine Bypass Valve Faulty. Dealership says it’s a known problem and they replaced 12 this w...
May 29, 2023ENGINEThe hybrid system stopped working thus AWD, automatic emergency brake and other components stopped w...
Jan 27, 2023ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI was pulling into a parking space with my foot on the brake, had just touched the parking bar, and ...
Nov 16, 2020ENGINETHE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THERE WAS ...

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