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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Toyota Rav4 Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2000 to 2025, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 23 model years (2000–2025) the Toyota Rav4 has 137 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2009 with 15; the cleanest is 2022 with 1.

Model years
23

2000–2025

Total recalls
137
Worst year
2009

15 recalls

Cleanest year
2022

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

What gets recalled most on the Toyota Rav4

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS24
  • SUSPENSION:REAR18
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER11
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS9
  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER7
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL7
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE6
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY6
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE4
  • STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM4

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.