2023 Toyota RAV4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (42), Electrical System (41), Steering (27).
Key takeaways
- 159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 42 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 41 | 26% |
| Steering | 27 | 17% |
| Engine | 24 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 18 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 7% |
| Power Train | 11 | 7% |
| Structure | 9 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-15
Vehicle produces a plastic-sounding grinding noise from the brake area whenever the vehicle rolls over a rough or uneven road surface while braking. This has occurred since purchase of the vehicle and continues to occur as of current mileage (approximately 45,000 miles). The noise is distinct from normal brake pad wear...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-10
Fuel gauge needle drops to empty when approximately one-quarter tank or more of fuel remains. First noticedXXX; the exact day is approximate (first noticed sometime in XXX). Dealer (Toyota of Gastonia, [XXX], phone [XXX]; repair order XXX dated XXX) diagnosed a suspected deformed fuel tank and faulty fuel level sender ...
Steering,lane Departure - filed 2026-09-28
1. System Failure & Availability: Vehicle's automated driver-assist (Lane Tracing/Keeping Assist) and steering modules failed. The vehicle is intact and available for inspection under a strict spoliation hold at an independent facility. 2. Safety Risk & Injuries: On a curve at ~50 mph, the automated steering suffered ...
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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.