Toyota RAV4 EV recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 21 owner complaints for the Toyota RAV4 EV (model years 2012–2014). The most reported problem area is power train (9 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (7 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Toyota RAV4 EV model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 9 | 3 of 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 3 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | 3 of 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | 2 of 3 | |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 of 3 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V096000 | Feb 19, 2016 | Seat belts: rear/other | 2012–2014 | 1,123,752 |
| 15V577000 | Sep 18, 2015 | Visibility/wiper | 2012–2014 | 423,456 |
| 15V143000 | Mar 13, 2015 | Hybrid propulsion system | 2012–2014 | 2,497 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 1 person injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.