Does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, the most recent reported on December 20, 2023 (Air bags: sensor, occupant classification). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (17 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).

How many 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification

NHTSA campaign 23V865000 · reported December 20, 2023 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 999,901 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags17
Electrical system2
Lane departure1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Traction control system1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 15, 2026 · Latches/locks/linkages
I bought the car new in July 2021. All four door locks stopped working around May 2023. In June 2023, I only got one of the four door lock assembly’s replaced. And it’s very expensive to get all four fixed. Now, in May of 2026, I am experiencing the same issue with the lock assembly that was replaced in June 2023…

Apr 29, 2025 · Air bags
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…

Apr 24, 2025 · Air bags
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made…

Mar 17, 2025 · Air bags
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made…

Mar 13, 2025 · Air bags
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made…

RAV4 Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2018	0	15	2
2019	3	22	3
2020	5	13	0
2021	1	22	1
2022	2	5	0
2023	1	8	0
2024	2	1	0

Across all years, the 2026 RAV4 Hybrid has the most complaints (29). All Toyota RAV4 Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, the most recent reported on December 20, 2023 (Air bags: sensor, occupant classification). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?: Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (17 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 15, 2026.