2024 Toyota RAV4 engine 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 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 Jun 22, 2026 · Engine, Steering · AR

I was in a drive thru and my car had been idling for less than 5 minutes in the rain and started shuttering really bad with my roms dipping low. i put the vehicle in park and the the entire vehicle shut off and would not stay on without dying. for the next 20 minutes everytime i tried to start it it shut off immediately no matter what i would do. the vehicular kept telling me “Engine Stopped steering power low”. it let me put the vehicle in accessory mode and was fine but my steering wheel remained locked. after about 30 minutes i was able to get the vehicle to start and pull up about 15 feet before it shuttered and i put it in park and it died again. i had to get it towed to the dealership.

Filed May 2, 2026 · Engine · TX

After driving my 2024 RAV4 in rain for about an hour, I was then parked for about 5 minutes in a parking garage and the engine shut down and warning light came on for power steering, and white smoke /steam came out of the engine. Engine would not restart, even after tow truck arrived thirty minutes later. Once dealership received my vehicle they say it starts fine and can't find any issues. They have been unable to duplicate the issue. I saw this same issue online and have requested they check the MAF sensor and the battery load test. Seems to be a big issue in these cars.

Filed Apr 13, 2026 · Engine · 40,000 miles · FL · crash

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was heard coming from under the hood and would shudder towards the front-passenger side. In addition, the contact stated that the failure caused her to crash into a rail guard, and the rear driver-side tire had deflated, and the rim was damaged. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was sought. No police report was filed. In addition, an independent mechanic arrived on scene to replace the tire. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the warranty having expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2026 · Engine · NY

After driving IN RAIN for about 27 Miles then idling in slow traffic, vehicle started running poorly, stalled and would not run properly. Got "Reduced Engine Power, Visit Your Dealer Message". Engine would start but stall when put in drive. I held up traffic for several minutes. After several minutes of restarting and stalling, I ran engine in park for 2000-3000 rpm for about a minute. The car then ran fine and I drove for over a week before I could get it to the dealer. It seemed to be run fine during this time. Dealer found code P010014, MAF sensor and replaced the sensor. Toyota TSB T-TT-0763-24 appears to describe this issue but it does not appear to have a real resolution for this. It is 'under investigation' Just replacing the sensor, if it is just another one of the same type does not give me confidence that this dangerous condition may not happen again. There are many reports like this one.

Filed Mar 17, 2026 · Engine · WA

I was driving the car for 25 minutes over main roads and freeway. There was lots of rain and water on the roadways, plus we just had major snowfall recently that was melting. I get to my destination and had my car in idle for 7 minutes in park. I shift into Drive and my car shudders and the engine shuts off with an error "Engine Stopped- Steering Power Low". I turn off the car and let it sit for one hour. Come back start it up and it does, only to repeat the shudder and then throw the same code. I had it towed to Toyota of Auburn, WA. They don't know what the problem is.Reddit forums have consumers with the same car complaining about this issue with no resolve.

Filed Feb 21, 2026 · Engine · GA

This is my 2nd report to the federal safety agency and the 3 rd time in one year that this has happened to my 2024 Rav 4. It’s raining and I just pulled in to a Publix parking lot and not even 5 minutes of me sitting here preparing to go into the store my engine starts sputtering and shuts off. I’ve taken my vehicle to a Toyota dealership both previous times and they said they didn’t find anything

Filed Jan 17, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · AZ

I have had multiple instances where the vehicle has failed to accelerate when making a left hand turn. Each time this has occurred, my car has rolled into the intersection from a stop at a small decline, but the gas seems to do nothing. My car silently rolls forward and then I have no power or gas and am trapped with no acceleration. I’m worried this is going to get me into an accident and seriously injured. It does not happen super often, but enough that I know there is a problem. Dealer has not been able to see any codes, and we have not been able to recreate the issue in front of the service advisors.

Filed Jan 16, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · 14,480 miles · FL · crash

The contact owned a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds at a gas station, attempting to drive into the car wash, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a fence and a nearby tree, where the vehicle came to a stop. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedals to stop the vehicle; however, the vehicle continued accelerating and lost control, resulting in the crash. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss by the insurance provider. The diagnosis was not available. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,480.