Toyota RAV4 pulling problems

Filed May 2, 2026 · Steering · NH

2024 RAV4 XLE Premium will randomly pull to the left or right after start-up, or cold soak, and has been doing so since new. The Dealer has verified that the alignment is correct and there are no mechanical issues. When the vehicle is shut off and restarted, the symptoms will likely change and will often correct itself, but this sometimes changes the direction of the pull. This aligns with the same symptoms as the federal safety agency MC‑10214321 and Toyota Tech Tip T‑TT‑0616‑20. I have shared this information with the Dealer and they claim to be investigating the possible cause and I am waiting on confirmation of next steps to resolve it. Please update the known the federal safety agency complaint that has already been issued for Toyota RAV4 model years 2019-2021 to include later model years and including 2024.

Filed Mar 6, 2023 · Body · MO

Hatch hinge cracking, bending, and breaking causing hatch door to pull to one side. Hatch door pulling to one side caused the door to rub on the tail light when opening and closing and door doesn’t not seal when shut. This issue was not caused by any foreign objects or accidents. The issue is available for inspection. The issue has been seen by a dealership. The issue has not been inspected by any other entities. The first sign of the issue occurred in January 2023 with visible evidence the door was pulling to one side. The issue has continued to worsen.

Filed Sep 15, 2022 · Steering · CA

Although just aligned, steering consistently pulls to the right.

Filed Aug 5, 2022 · Steering · TX

Lta not working even if it shows its on. If its on it will not stay in lane if no markers on road are shown will pull to right or left to find center of lane. Which is a hazard. From looking for answers on web it shows toyota has no fix for none working of lta. From looking at fourm of this problem it seems that if they do take interst there's a lot of car and SUV and trucks with this problem on road today. So toyota will have fork over big cash to fix problem of the none work lta on this vehicles.

Filed Dec 4, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · TX

I had been noticing since November 2020 a strange noise from the rear on the driver side anytime I parked the car, as it goes over a step about 2 inches in height when entering it. I took it to the dealer an explained them that it wasn't just the noise but that I could move with my hands the rear tire on the driver side back and forth. They told me NO PROBLEM FOUND. Also, that day I did have a wheel alignment done just in case. But I returned days later as it was not balance, the steering felt incorrect pulling right and left. And they tell me that the right front lower control arm needs replacement when the car has been driven 23,062 miles; I replaced it but the steering was still incorrect. I called TOYOTA (800) 331-4331 a case #210730001337 was opened. I was told to buy 3 new tires to correct the problem, I did it, yet the problem continues. I expected the dealer to do a wheel alignment after replacing the tires yet they lie about and they wanted me to drive away, I refused to do it and called TOYOTA and offered to pay for it and finally they agreed on doing it free and they found out that the rear alignment was off. Poor craftsmanship of the rear suspension parts for sure. That weird noise on the rear continues, the steering pulls right and left which increases risk of losing control and eventual crash and injury. I do trust the federal safety agency to make things right do not be like BOEING and the FAA.

Filed Jun 22, 2021 · Steering · PA

Ongoing problem with an intermittent steering issue. The problem is that this is an intermittent issue and hard to get to dealer during time of concern, and while they could troubleshoot the issue before the issue fixes itself. The concern ALWAYS happens upon starting vehicle. Never happens when you are already going and issue is not present. Steering wheel will pull right, or left, upon start up, and then at some point it fixes itself and problem is no longer an issue. Could happen at any time upon start up, cold or hot weather, fresh start, or going back out after having been on road already, just no rhyme or reason for it. The safety issue is that when turning, when it is pulling, is that it pulls you towards the curb/shoulder, or towards oncoming traffic. Additionally, it will also not return the wheel after a turn, so if it was pulling left, and you are turning left for example, you have to manually get that wheel back or it'll just keep going left. I've experimented with turning off lane keep assist, lane centering (cruise control), put it in different modes like trail, sport, etc. and even stopped on the shoulder, and tried to re-start the vehicle. Nothing can stop it consistently. And it fixes itself within a 10 minute period. I have checked the AWD monitor screen to see if a wheel is pulling harder than the others based on the display of power going to wheels, no luck. It has been doing this since day one. Not every trip. Not even every week. Sometimes it could happen 5x in a week, and sometimes it could be 2 weeks before it happens again and then again in another couple of weeks. Not the road either. Must be paying attention when starting out because it could happen on any trip, during a trip if stopping and re-starting vehicle while on a trip, etc. because it can/will pull you. I have a video, albeit hard to really see much but shows car pulling. Also note this is NOT a torque steer because it could happen on acceleration OR not.

Filed Apr 15, 2021 · Driver assistance, Steering · 16,500 miles · CA

Accidentally turned on lka. At freeway speeds up to 70mph steering pulled to right. Had to keep tension on steering wheel to keep vehicle centered in lane. Then steering would quit pulling and vehicle would go to left. Had to keep fighting steering to keep vehicle centered in lane. Lka warning kept beeping. Researched problem on line. Looked in owners manual and made sure lka was turned off. This was a big annoyance for me but I was able to keep control of vehicle. This could be a major problem for someone else, though.

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Steering · 109,090 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel pulled to the right. There was an abnormal rattling noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to atlantic auto brokers llc (15428 s dupont hwy, harrington, de 19952, (302) 566-6322) where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the control arm needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the serpentine belt, brake pads, rotors, control arm, ball joint and air filter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 109,090.

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 3,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 toyota rav4. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and driving approximately 3 to 4 miles, the vehicle pulled to the right with and without the lane assist feature activated. Within another 2-4 miles the failure was independently remedied. The contact took the vehicle to deluca toyota (1719 sw college rd, ocala, fl 34471, (352) 732-0770) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. *ln*jb *bf

Filed May 28, 2020 · Suspension · 60 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 toyota rav4. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, the power steering was loose and became difficult to maneuver the vehicle while driving at various speeds. She also stated that the steering wheel pulled to the left while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to tom wood toyota (6408 crane dr, whitestown, in 46075) on three occasions where the alignment was adjusted however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to andy mohr toyota (8941 e us hwy 36, avon, in 46123) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a missing front toe link. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. She then took the vehicle back to andy mohr toyota for the second time where the mechanic manually adjusted the steering wheel however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked her failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v286000 (suspension) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60.