2023 Toyota RAV4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (44), Unknown Or Other (42), Steering (27).
Key takeaways
- 164 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 44 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 | 26% |
| Steering | 27 | 16% |
| Engine | 25 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 18 | 11% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 7% |
| Power Train | 11 | 7% |
| Structure | 10 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-27
A 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, purchased October 17, 2023, has experienced serious, recurring safety-related electronic failures for more than two years. The rearview backup camera intermittently displays a completely black image, even while other camera display functions remain operational. The multimedia/navigation s...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-22
The rear fixed panoramic roof glass panel spontaneously shattered while driving on the highway at 70 mph with no external impact or road debris present. The shattering sounded like a gunshot. The sliding panel below the glass was closed at the time, but this could have been a major safety issue if it was open and gla...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-21
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4. The vehicle was previously taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System); however, the dealer repeatedly delayed the repair due to parts availability issues. The dealer kept the vehicle for the duration due to the instrument panel fail...
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More for the 2023 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.