2022 Toyota RAV4: sudden loss of power

Filed May 29, 2026 · Engine · RI

TSB T-SB-0010-24 P0303 code 163,000 miles Toyota denied goodwill assistance Cost: $2,549.65 Check engine light came on with vehicle hesitation on acceleration almost caused to stall with reduced power while driving , the dealership diagnosed the issue as TSB T-SB-0010-24 with cylinder #3 misfire requiring exhaust valve lash adjuster to be replaced. Contacted Toyota corporate to request help with goodwill or discount , was denied , was told they couldn't help no reason given .This issue is a well know Toyota RAV4 defect and even though they claim it only happens when is cold this happened to my SUV at 60*F. Please help.

Filed Jan 27, 2026 · Electrical · MI

I attempted to remote start my 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid from inside my home using the Toyota mobile app. I received a confirmation notification stating that the vehicle had started and would automatically shut off in 10 minutes. Approximately six minutes later, I exited my home and approached the vehicle, which was not running. After unlocking and entering the vehicle, the interior temperature confirmed that the vehicle had not been running. I attempted to start the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal and pushing the start button. No dashboard lights illuminated, no warning messages appeared, and the vehicle was completely unresponsive. I attempted this process two additional times with the same result. After exiting the vehicle and closing the driver’s door, I attempted to lock the vehicle using the touch sensor on the driver-side door handle. The vehicle would not lock. I attempted this a second time and it still would not lock, indicating a complete loss of electrical power. This failure occurred in cold weather conditions and involved the hybrid battery and associated electrical system. The loss of power created a safety risk because the vehicle could not be secured and could have left me stranded in cold weather. Later that day, I contacted my insurance company for roadside assistance. A tow truck arrived and jump-started the vehicle using a portable jump box, which allowed the vehicle to start and the battery to recharge. A Toyota service appointment is scheduled to inspect the vehicle. The issue has not yet been confirmed by a dealer. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer or other representatives. Only the roadside assistance tow truck driver responded. The vehicle and battery are available for inspection upon request.

Filed Aug 10, 2025 · AK

Broken Accelerator Pedal – 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Vehicle Information: •Year/Make/Model: 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid •Mileage at Incident: [53000] Incident Date: [August 10, 2025] Description of the Problem: While driving my 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, the physical accelerator pedal broke under normal driving conditions. The pedal construction is extremely flimsy and failed suddenly, rendering the vehicle unsafe to operate. If this failure had occurred during a high-speed maneuver, while merging into traffic, or while avoiding an obstacle, it could have caused a serious collision. I was fortunate that traffic conditions allowed me to safely pull over. There are no recalls or technical service bulletins publicly listed for this issue, yet this is a critical safety defect. A broken gas pedal can result in complete loss of acceleration control, which could cause injury or death. Steps Taken: •Stopped driving the vehicle immediately. •Documented the defect with photos. •Contacted Toyota and my local dealership for inspection. •Reporting this defect to the federal safety agency so it can be investigated and tracked. Safety Risk: Loss of accelerator function can cause sudden loss of power in traffic, preventing safe maneuvering and significantly increasing the risk of an accident.

Filed Oct 17, 2022 · Steering · GA

When driving at a speed of ~60 miles, I felt a brief loss of power steering. The wheels were heavy and difficult to control. It lasted for less than a second but occurred twice already in one week.

Filed Aug 6, 2022 · Acceleration, Fuel system · TX

The vehicle without warning will lose all power; "Accelerator System Malfunction Output Power Reduced Visit Your Dealer" and "Pre-Collision System Malfunction - Visit Your Dealer" are the warning messages that appeared when power was lost. The "Check Engine" light also illuminated as well as a collision error light appeared. The vehicle has done this twice; the first time, the dealer found a recall which was a software update. However, today the vehicle became unresponsive again with the same error messages as before; we were lucky no vehicle hit us from behind since we were turning towards the frontage road to access the highway. The first time this happened, my wife was entering the ramp towards the expressway when the vehicle lost all power and she had to go to the side. Vehicle is now again at the dealer but cannot be serviced until Monday; however, this needs to be addressed since it is a safety concern. On the Toyota App, it is also listing a hybrid malfunction; this needs immediate attention to avoid a catastrophic event. Losing all power with no warning is completely unacceptable.