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2025 Toyota RAV4
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 91
- Received Feb 2025 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Glass shatters or cracks without impact16 complaints · 18% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Unintended acceleration despite braking9 complaints · 9.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Tires blow out or tread separates5 complaints · 5.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V256000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
- Recall #25V744000Toyota 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."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Glass shatters or cracks without impactFirst signal: Nov 2025
- Unintended acceleration despite brakingFirst signal: Nov 2025
- Tires blow out or tread separatesFirst signal: Jan 2026
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 10 crashes, 0 fires, 12 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
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Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 0 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 0 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 5 |
| August 2026 | 8 |
| September 2026 | 7 |
| October 2026 | 3 |
| Total | 91 |
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.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 16 | 18% | 6.3× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 8.5% |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 9 | 9.9% | 4.5× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 5.0% |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 5 | 5.5% | 6.9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.6% |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 5 | 5.5% | 3.7× | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 3 | 3.3% | 0.9× | NHTSA recall #25V744000 |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 3.3% | 1.5× | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 3 | 3.3% | 2.4× | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 3 | 3.3% | 3.6× |
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 #26V256000April 22, 20264 vehicles affected
seats: critical fasteners
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #25V744000October 30, 20251,024,407 vehicles affected
back over prevention: display function
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."
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #25V595000September 11, 2025591,377 vehicles affected
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.
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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 2025 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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