2024 Toyota RAV4 problems

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · GA · fire

On the morning of Thursday, XXX, I drove my RAV4 2024 XLE, bought from a Heyward Allen Toyota Dealership in [XXX], on XXX I left my parking lot at around 7:35 am to drop off my two kids at XXX Elementary School in [XXX]. After dropping my kids off, I left school at around 7:41 am and returned to my parking lot in the University of Georgia family housing. As I was at the roadside near my parking lot at around 7:45 am, I smelled a burning odor and saw light smoke in my car. I quickly rolled down the window to breathe and went directly into the parking lot. I turned off the vehicle, opened the hood, and noticed flames in a row at the end of the engine near the windscreen side. I was panicked to see the fire. The fire rapidly increased, along with smoke. There was no warning sign on the dashboard or any alarm for the fire in the vehicle. This raises serious questions about safety. There were several other cars parked in that space in a row. So, we immediately called [XXX], and a fire vehicle came to extinguish the fire. A police vehicle also arrived at the spot. It took around 8 to 10 minutes for the fire and smoke to be extinguished. Later, the vehicle was towed on XXX by Progressive Insurance for inspection. It is very alarming that a vehicle that catches fire does not give any warning alerts or other symptoms before the incident happens. Due to this fire incident, my family and I are shocked and do not want to use this vehicle in the future. We have serious concerns about the safety mechanism/ alarm system of Toyota RAV4 2024 XLE model. We request full compensation from Toyota as fire posed life threat to me and my kids. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Driver assistance · AZ

My 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has intermittently displayed multiple safety-system malfunction warnings at the same time. The messages include “LTA Malfunction – Visit Your Dealer,” “Pre-Collision System Malfunction – Visit Your Dealer,” “RSA Malfunction – Visit Your Dealer,” and “Headlight System Malfunction – Visit Your Dealer.” This has occurred on two separate occasions. The warnings appear together and then later clear, making the problem intermittent. When the warnings are present, multiple advanced driver-assistance/safety features, including Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and the Pre-Collision System, are indicated as malfunctioning or unavailable. The vehicle has approximately 43,000 miles. There has been no known collision or damage that would explain the simultaneous warnings. I am concerned that a single intermittent fault involving the forward camera, associated wiring/electronics, or another shared component may be disabling multiple safety systems at once. Because the problem is intermittent, the warnings may disappear before the vehicle can be inspected, but they have now occurred twice. I am reporting the issue because the simultaneous loss of several collision-avoidance and driver-assistance systems on a relatively new vehicle could present a safety concern if the malfunction continues or becomes permanent.

Filed Oct 1, 2026 · Suspension · TX

* The suspension camber is extremely off from the factory * The tires are wearing abnormally, causing the steel mesh to become exposed while the tire still appears healthy from the outside * Yes, the problem has been reproduced, and is widespread * Yes, it's been inspected by the dealership, and Toyota corporate is doing everything they can to deny fixing it. * There were no warnings, and despite almost a dozen visits to dealerships for service, no one brought it up until I was outside the warranty coverage time.

Filed Sep 19, 2026 · Engine, Steering · MI

I was stopped for one minute in a drive-thru, and when I took my foot off the brake to accelerate, the vehicle stalled. It told me "Engine Stopped Power Steering Low". I moved out of the drive-thru in neutral, turned off the car then turned it back on. Everything was okay and had no issues. At the time of the accident, my windshield wipers were on. My eninge's auto stop/start was also on. There was a safety risk because my car stalled out when starting up, causing me to have to turn off the car and turn it back on while stopped. I have not been able to reproduce the problem with my dealer yet. I have not had the vehicle inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives? I did not have any warnings of this incident. I got a "Engine Stopped Power Steering Low" message when the issue occurred.

Filed Sep 14, 2026 · Driver assistance · KS

forward recognition camera malfunctioned which turns off all front camera associated systems including the entire toyota safety sense system. Precollison system malfunctions, lane tracing, adaptive cruise, and headlight system all malfunction when this camera is out. The car is only 2 years old and had to have the entire camera replaced for $2,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2026 · Body · KY · crash

On 9/06/2026 my 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid was involved in a severe collision where the impact occured on the drivers side at the passenger door. The vehicle spun several times before coming to a stop. During the spins the front passenger door flew opening. My wife was sitting in the passenger seat her seatbelt successfully restrianted her preventing ejection and injury. However the unlatching of a non impacted door under rotational forces represents a catastrophic structural or mechanical latch failure that poses an imminent risk occupant ejection.

Filed Aug 27, 2026 · Steering · GA

I own a 2024 Toyota RAV4. At approximately 38,300 miles, an authorized Toyota dealership diagnosed a failed rack-and-pinion/steering rack assembly that required replacement. Before the repair, I began noticing a squeaking noise when turning the steering wheel. The noise became progressively louder over time. The symptoms continued to worsen until the vehicle was inspected by the Toyota dealership. The vehicle has been regularly maintained, and there was no collision or other known event that would explain this failure. The steering rack required replacement only about 2,200 miles beyond Toyota’s 36,000-mile basic warranty. Because the rack-and-pinion assembly is a critical steering component, I am concerned that this may represent a premature failure and potentially a safety issue if similar failures are occurring in other 2024 Toyota RAV4 vehicles. I am submitting this complaint so the issue is documented and can be compared with reports from other owners. I have dealership repair documentation confirming the diagnosis and replacement of the steering rack assembly.

Filed Aug 22, 2026 · MN

The internal GPS compass is faulty, causing turn-by-turn instructions to be confusing, constantly changing, and suggesting illegal turns. These problems are constant, which makes driving dangerous unless GPS is not used. Evidence: [XXX] [XXX] Toyota acknowledges the problem, but will not fix it. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 20, 2026 · Transmission · 51,020 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2–4 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle drove onto a sidewalk curb and crashed into a concrete post before coming to a stop. There was no damage to the concrete post. The contact stated that the front camera and traction malfunction error messages were displayed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while the contact was driving in a parking lot and attempting to park the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local collision shop. No Police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the upper chest from the impact and the seat belt. The contact had an upcoming appointment with the primary care physician. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 51,020.

Filed Aug 18, 2026 · WA

Driving down the freeway and the moonroof exploded for no reason, sending glass shards on the passenger.