Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has 18 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2021 Toyota RAV4 (gas model) has experienced a sudden, unexpected engine stall/shutdown on a public ... |
| 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 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The entire transmission failed according to the Toyota Service Center in Hyannis, MA. My vehicle is ... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while her daughter was dropping her off... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I have a carbon monoxide leak going on since I bought this vehicle. I have been complaining about no... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1. My vehicle had a hybrid warnings and stopped running altogether, but the issue went away after cl... |
| Apr 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | While turning slowly, right tun, into a parking space, the vehicle lunged forward at a much higher s... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My Toyota hybrid AWD vehicle experienced corrosion of the rear traction motor cable, which Toyota ha... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | "What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?"... |
| May 26, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | I was reversing. I exited vehicle The Car was either not in park or fully In park. I got something f... |
| Jul 28, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Me ([XXX]) and my 3 children went on a trip from July 25- July 30 to Sequoia National Park & Yosemit... |
| Feb 1, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT RECEIVED A 2021 TOYOTA RAV4 AS A LOANER VEHICLE FROM SERRA TOYOTA (1300 CENTER POINT... |
| Jan 29, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle stumbles on moderate acceleration from slow speed, hesitates shifting also. Problem has pers... |
| Dec 7, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | MY SPOUSE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND SHE COMPLAINED TO ME THAT OUR NEW 2021 RAV4 SUDDENLY LURCHES WHEN ... |
| Nov 16, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEA... |
| Dec 31, 1969 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS | Car makes a whining noise Toyota Pinellas park said it was normal but the transmission is jolting/sl... |