Does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Toyota RAV4, the most recent reported on April 22, 2026 (Seats: critical fasteners). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota RAV4?

Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (24 complaints), followed by electrical system (16).

How many 2025 Toyota RAV4 complaints mention a crash or fire?

10 of 91 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Toyota RAV4 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 91 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota RAV4.

recalls

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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.

2025 Toyota RAV4 recalls

Seats: critical fasteners

NHTSA campaign 26V256000 · reported April 22, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 4 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
The risk: Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.

Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · reported October 30, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 1,024,407 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 25V595000 · reported September 11, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 591,377 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
The risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

Most reported problems

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

Unknown or other24
Electrical system16
Engine14
Service brakes8
Structure8
Visibility/wiper8
Forward collision avoidance7
Vehicle speed control7
Fuel/propulsion system6
Power train6

What owners report

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

Oct 23, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system · crash reported
was parking car in parking space when applying brakes the car revved up and lunged forward hitting a curb and with foot more firmly pressing brake pedal the car revved up more lunged forward with enough force to jump the curb and ran into a dirt embankment stopping the car. There were no warning lights, messages or…

Oct 15, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported
I was in a vehicle accident a person turned in front of me and struck the passenger side front we were injured I got slung into the side of the door and it was pretty bad damage I would say in the front and pass. side of the car. EMS suggested that I file a complaint because she said those airbags should’ve deployed…

Oct 12, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THE BREAK PEDDLE IS APPLIED THE GAS ACCERERATES WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDDLE.

Sep 29, 2026 · Vehicle speed control · 21,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2-3 MPH in a parking garage, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into a cement pillar. The vehicle had lunged forward previously. There was smoke or steam coming from the vehicle after the crash. The vehicle was…

Sep 21, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The concern involves the vehicle's Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) active safety systems, specifically Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Steering wheel assistance and the Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control…

RAV4 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2022	1	149	14	0
2023	3	163	19	1
2024	3	176	28	0
2025	3	91	10	0

Across all years, the 2007 RAV4 has the most complaints (1,004). All Toyota RAV4 years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Toyota RAV4, the most recent reported on April 22, 2026 (Seats: critical fasteners). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota RAV4?: Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (24 complaints), followed by electrical system (16).
How many 2025 Toyota RAV4 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 10 of 91 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 23, 2026.