2023 Toyota RAV4 HybridRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact parked the vehicle and the vehicle remained at the parking lot for one week. The contact returned and started the vehicle and the instrument cluster was black. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer and was advised that the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”

“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was pulling to the left, almost causing the vehicle to crash into a wall. The contact’s minor child was an occupant in the vehicle at the time of the failure. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact's wife was driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure almost caused a crash with another vehicle. In addition, the failure occurred while the contact’s daughter was driving the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated the failure was a persistent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where it was diagnosed with steering failure; however, the contact was informed that there was no fix available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to four dealers due to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that one of the dealers deactivated the safety features to prevent the failure from…”

“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle several times. After the failure, the engine and brake warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed to hold the key fob near the ignition. The contact turned on the hazard lights and called AAA, who towed the vehicle to the local dealer. The dealer determined there was no input and the vehicle failed to communicate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.”