2015 Toyota RAV4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 305 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (85), Unknown Or Other (60), Steering (47).
Key takeaways
- 305 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 37 involve a crash, 41 a fire, 30 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 85 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 60 | 20% |
| Steering | 47 | 15% |
| Engine | 37 | 12% |
| Structure | 31 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 10% |
| Power Train | 25 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 15 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Later Release | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD Later Release | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Early Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD Early Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-10-01
The steering "micro" sticking in steps for last 4 years. Talked to the Cedar Park Toyota dealership, they informed that there was no recall on the vehicle. But I found recall # 15V-144. I never received a recall notice. Always observes sticking a low speeds. Concerned about steering lock up. What should I do to fix it?
Steering,electrical System - filed 2026-09-19
While driving my 2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE 2WD (2.5L, about 207,000 miles), the electric power steering assist failed instantly with no warning, making the steering wheel feel locked. At the same moment, the infotainment screen went black and rebooted. It has happened at freeway speeds and at low neighborhood speeds, includ...
Structure - filed 2026-08-19
In July 2026, the rear power liftgate on my Toyota RAV4 suddenly stopped operating properly and would not close. I was unable to push the hatch down normally and then noticed that one of the hinges appeared bent and the liftgate was misaligned. Because I needed to close the vehicle, I tried to lower the hatch very slo...
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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.