Toyota RAV4 Hybrid years to avoid
No model year of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Toyota RAV4 Hybrid years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags27
- Fuel system21
- Driver assistance21
- Electrical19
- Brakes19
- Visibility16
- Body16
- Engine9
- Acceleration6
- Steering5
- Suspension4
- Wheels3
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 36 | Driver assistance | 1 | 3 | ||
| 2025 | - | 5 | Visibility | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 1 | Visibility | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 9 | Electrical | 36,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 90 | 5 | Driver assistance | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2021 | 61 | 22 | Airbags | 50,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 75 | 13 | Airbags | 53,000 | 5 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 58 | 22 | Fuel system | 1,809 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 73 | 15 | Brakes | 15,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 74 | 14 | Electrical | 9,425 | 1 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 68 | 17 | Body | 2,000 | 0 | 4 |
Recalls 12
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited...
- Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited...
- Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or...
- Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle...
- Customer support program 24TE04
- Engine
- This Customer Support Program provides coverage as it applies to Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak on...
- Frequently Asked Questions CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 24TE04 Multiple Model & Model Year Toyota Vehicles...
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Questions about the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
What years of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid should you avoid?
No single model year of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
2022, 2020 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 13 and 14).
What is the most common problem with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
Airbags, with 27 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (21) and driver assistance (21).
How many recalls does the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have?
12 recalls between 2016 and 2026. The 2020 model year has the most, with 5.
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