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2025 Toyota RAV4 problems

Owners filed 94 complaints about the 2025 Toyota RAV4 with NHTSA between Feb 2025 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (17).

Complaints
94
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
10
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
12
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system17
  2. Engine14
  3. Service brakes8
  4. Visibility/wiper8
  5. Structure8
  6. Vehicle speed control7
  7. Forward collision avoidance7
  8. Tires6
  9. Fuel/propulsion system6
  10. Power train6
  11. Steering5
  12. Exterior lighting4
  13. Visibility4
  14. Back over prevention4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
202530
202664

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

17 reports1 crash1 related recall
“Toyota Infotainment System Failure and Request to Expand Existing Recall to Include Affected Vehicles I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious and ongoing infotainment system failure in my Toyota vehicle. My vehicle is experiencing the same / similar infotainment system problems that have been identified in Toyota vehicles covered under an existing recall. However, when I checked my vehicle identification number (VIN), my vehicle was not included in the recall, despite experiencing the same reported issues. I'm extremely concerned that Toyota has limited the scope of this recall without adequately addressing all affected vehicles. If vehicles outside the current recall population are experiencing the same symptoms and failures, this raises questions about whether the recall adequately identifies the full population of potentially affected vehicles. The infotainment center is an important part of the vehicle's operation. It controls and displays essential functions such as the backup camera, navigation, vehicle settings, Bluetooth communications, and other driver-assistance information. A malfunctioning or failed system creates distractions, interfere…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 30, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11774743

Engine

14 reports3 crashes
“was parking car in parking space when applying brakes the car revved up and lunged forward hitting a curb and with foot more firmly pressing brake pedal the car revved up more lunged forward with enough force to jump the curb and ran into a dirt embankment stopping the car. There were no warning lights, messages or other symptoms of a problem. The vehicle has not been inspected but am working on getting it inspected by a investigator. The investigation has only begun so have no information on what or why this happened.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 23, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemCrash reportedODI 11773141

Service brakes

8 reports2 crashes
“Driving my one owner 2025 Rav 4 Hybrid- pulling into a parking spot while gently pressing on the brake to slow car. Car was slowing then suddenly accelerated while brake pedal still being pressed, lunged forward and hit a wall in front of the parking space. No warning lamps/alarms went off and drivers seat belt did not engage. Called dealership to report incident.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 1, 2026Exterior lighting, Service brakes, EngineODI 11761382

Visibility/wiper

8 reports
“My windshield spontaneously cracked from the outside frame down 10 inches and then across the glass through site line of driver. There was no outside influence (Rock chip and etc) I am not the first RAV4 owner to experience this.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 1, 2026Visibility/wiperODI 11761309

Structure

8 reports
“The moonroof on my car spontaneously shattered while I was driving on the highway. It made a very loud noise like a large object hitting the top of my car. There was no prior warning and no other vehicles were close to me at the time. I was not driving under a bridge or overpass. The sliding roof panel was closed, but I heard wind and there was shattered glass on the top of sliding roof panel. If it had been open, passengers would have had been showered in broken glass. The glass pieces went flying across the roof and scratched the paint. I took the car to a glass shop and the Toyota dealership. Toyota inspected it for defects in the seal/gasket that holds the moonroof, but found nothing. Our insurance company did cover replacing the moonroof glass and the paint damage. This happened at the end of February on a very cold & clear day (about -15 degrees), so I had auto-started and warmed up my car before driving.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 30, 2026StructureODI 11760742

Vehicle speed control

7 reports3 crashes
“The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2-3 MPH in a parking garage, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into a cement pillar. The vehicle had lunged forward previously. There was smoke or steam coming from the vehicle after the crash. The vehicle was driven in hybrid mode out of the parking garage and was eventually towed to the local dealer. The contact was sore, and medical attention was provided by a doctor. The Toyota manufacturer brand engagement center was contacted by phone and opened a case. The insurance company was contacted, and the adjuster was scheduled to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 29, 2026Vehicle speed controlCrash reportedODI 11767828
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.