2019 Toyota RAV4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 887 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (255), Engine (208), Unknown Or Other (169).
Key takeaways
- 887 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 25 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 22 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 255 | 29% |
| Engine | 208 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 169 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 103 | 12% |
| Structure | 90 | 10% |
| Power Train | 83 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 45 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 4% |
| Steering | 33 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 18 | 2% |
| Suspension | 17 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-11-04
Both of my rear control arms failed on my 2019 rav 4. They failed at the same time, this is very unusual so I looked into it and found a recall Toyota's 2020 recall (20TA08 / NHTSA 20V-286). however it only involves the front control arms. I feel this needs to be looked into. I’m asking my mechanic to take pictures and...
Engine - filed 2026-11-03
My transmission failed, torque converter. My check engine light came on with "AWD malfunction" on the dash on 10/21/26. I had to get it towed to the closest dealership. I was told it is covered under warranty to replace and repair, the following Tuesday 10/27/2 I havd to call and ask what was going on. They then info...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-30
2019 Toyota RAV4, Adventure model, AWD. Toyota issues a Toyota Customer Support Program "20TE03" which extends warranty coverage for the front transfer case electro-magnetic clutch in specific 2019–2020 Toyota RAV4 Adventure and Limited AWD vehicles. Toyota's "brand engagement center" says it covers Adventure models ma...
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More for the 2019 Toyota RAV4
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.