2022 Toyota RAV4 recalls and problems

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 has 1 recall and 150 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2022 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 26 RAV4 model years — 23rd most.

1recalls
150complaints
14crashes
0fires
12injuries
26,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Air Bags

Jul 21, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V519000 · 3,533 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System41
Unknown or other37
Engine29
Steering20
Structure19
Forward Collision Avoidance11
Power Train11
Air Bags10
Fuel System10
Service Brakes8

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2022: 21 complaints20222023: 23 complaints20232024: 28 complaints20242025: 35 complaints20252026: 43 complaints202643

2022 vs. other Toyota RAV4 years

2000: 30 complaints20002001: 309 complaints2002: 527 complaints2003: 315 complaints20032004: 154 complaints2005: 141 complaints2006: 705 complaints20062007: 1,004 complaints1,0042008: 575 complaints2009: 327 complaints20092010: 400 complaints2011: 287 complaints2012: 260 complaints20122013: 257 complaints2014: 198 complaints2015: 305 complaints20152016: 240 complaints2017: 308 complaints2018: 333 complaints20182019: 887 complaints2020: 641 complaints2021: 390 complaints20212022: 150 complaints2023: 166 complaints2024: 177 complaints20242025: 98 complaints202598

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2022 Toyota RAV4, the latest from Jul 21, 2022 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota RAV4?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (41), unknown or other (37), engine (29). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.