2023 Toyota RAV4 problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 226 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Toyota RAV4, filed between 2022-12-29 and 2026-09-23. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (87, 38%), steering (28, 12%) and engine (26, 12%). Owners reported 23 crashes, 1 fire and 15 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2023 Toyota RAV4 complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 87 | 38% | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 60 | 27% | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| Steering | 28 | 12% | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 26 | 12% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 24 | 11% | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 9% | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 6% | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 5% | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 5% | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 10 | 4% | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 10 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 9 | 4% | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 4% | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 7 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Electrical system: 87 complaints
- 87 complaints of 226 (38%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 15 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash and 4 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2023 Toyota RAV4; the recall, campaign 25V595000, says: “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.”
Steering: 28 complaints
- 28 complaints of 226 (12%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 14 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 covers this system.
Engine: 26 complaints
- 26 complaints of 226 (12%) name the engine.
- 15 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 24 complaints
- 24 complaints of 226 (11%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 9 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 4 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 covers this system.
Service brakes: 21 complaints
- 21 complaints of 226 (9%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 5 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 10 crashes, 1 fire and 5 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 covers this system.
Vehicle speed control: 13 complaints
- 13 complaints of 226 (6%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 5 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 7 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 66 |
| 2026 | 88 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID, RAV4 PRIME, model year 2023. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2023 Toyota RAV4 recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota RAV4?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2023 Toyota RAV4's most common problem areas are the electrical system (87 of 226 complaints), steering (28 of 226 complaints) and engine (26 of 226 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2023 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA has 226 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Toyota RAV4, including 23 reported crashes and 1 reported fire.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Toyota RAV4's problems?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Toyota RAV4; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.