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2022 Toyota RAV4

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
149
Received Mar 2022 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
1
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
3
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Glass shatters or cracks without impact17 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Power steering cuts out while driving11 complaints · 7.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Water leaks into cabin during rain9 complaints · 6.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #22V519000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 14 crashes, 0 fires, 12 people injured, 2 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.

Schematic car with five system shortcutsGeneric side view, with the front on the left. Numbered links explore engine, brakes, steering, electrical, and body complaints. Text controls below provide the same choices.12345FRONTSCHEMATIC VIEW

Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.

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Showing all 13 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

1 more problem

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2022 Toyota RAV4
7
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MonthComplaints
March 20222
April 20220
May 20221
June 20223
July 20222
August 20223
September 20224
October 20222
November 20224
December 20220
January 20232
February 20232
March 20233
April 20232
May 20232
June 20234
July 20232
August 20232
September 20231
October 20231
November 20230
December 20232
January 20245
February 20241
March 20242
April 20246
May 20243
June 20243
July 20242
August 20241
September 20241
October 20243
November 20241
December 20240
January 20255
February 20253
March 20253
April 20252
May 20256
June 20253
July 20250
August 20254
September 20251
October 20253
November 20253
December 20252
January 20264
February 20261
March 20263
April 20266
May 20266
June 20264
July 20264
August 20267
September 20263
October 20264
Total149

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Glass shatters or cracks without impact1711%2.3×
Power steering cuts out while driving117.4%5.4×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2024
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.9%
Water leaks into cabin during rain96.0%9.9×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2024
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.7%
Unintended acceleration despite braking85.4%2.3×
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving85.4%4×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2025
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 4.4%
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes74.7%–
Rear door latch fails to open or close64.0%4.6×
Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own64.0%–
Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps64.0%7.5×
Tailgate or trunk latch fails42.7%7.3×
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason42.7%–
Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline32.0%–
Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed32.0%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #22V519000July 21, 20223,533 vehicles affected

    air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Toyota RAV4.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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