2025 Toyota RAV4

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 has 101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: sunroof leaks during rain events. if this continues to be a problem can cause rust, mildew and mold issues which can lead to respiratory issues. this was noted by the dealership today as well..

11 crash reports 14 injuries

101

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

18 complaints

18%

• Sunroof leaks during rain events. If this continues to be a problem can cause rust, mildew and mold issues which can lead to respiratory issues. This was noted by the dealership today as well.
• Enter water when open doors after to rain. All the doors. Dealer in Puerto Rico not resolver problem.
• Unintended/unwanted sudden acceleration - we are aware of this happening 5 times while I was driving, all times coasting to proceed into a turn. (I DO NOT DRIVE WITH 2 FEET). In each instance, while coasting my right foot covered (above) the brake pedal. BOTH feet were off the gas and brake pedal. T

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Sunroof leaks during rain events. If this continues to be a problem can cause rust, mildew and mold issues which can lead to respiratory issues. This was noted by the dealership today as well.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

13 complaints

13%

• Check engine light came on as well as hybrid malfunction message. While on the highway could not accel or go past 60 mph, gas pedal would then not work and speed went down, I pulled car over to breakdown lane and car abruptly stopped and would not move. Many warnings flashed and car needed to be tow
• The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that upon leaving the keys in the ignition overnight, the battery was drained. The contact stated that the jumper cables were in a compartment located inside the trunk. The contact stated that due to the battery failure, the contact was unable
• component: main engine wiring harness. cause: rodent caused damage: the rodent severely damaged this component and made the vehicle inoperable. fix: required the replacement of this component. insurance covered the 8,500 repair bill (minus deductible). a check engine light appeared eventually.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Check engine light came on as well as hybrid malfunction message. While on the highway could not accel or go past 60 mph, gas pedal would then not work and speed went down, I pulled car over to breakdown lane and car abruptly stopped and would not move. Many warnings flashed and car needed to be tow”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

11 complaints

11%

• On 9/5, a car darted out in front of me while I was traveling straight at 45 miles per hour. I hit the brakes but t-boned him. The car then spins around and hits me again on the passenger quarter panel. No emergency brake, precollision no warning light came on. The airbag didnt deploy. I hit my ches
• On 9/5, a car darted out in front of me while I was traveling straight at 45 miles per hour. I hit the brakes but t-boned him. The car then spins around and hits me again on the passenger quarter panel. No emergency brake, precollision no warning light came on. The airbag didnt deploy. I hit my ches
• While reversing vehicle screen went blank once and another time flickering on screen, felt safety issue reversing.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 4 crashes

“On 9/5, a car darted out in front of me while I was traveling straight at 45 miles per hour. I hit the brakes but t-boned him. The car then spins around and hits me again on the passenger quarter panel. No emergency brake, precollision no warning light came on. The airbag didnt deploy. I hit my ches”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

9 complaints

• Check engine light came on as well as hybrid malfunction message. While on the highway could not accel or go past 60 mph, gas pedal would then not work and speed went down, I pulled car over to breakdown lane and car abruptly stopped and would not move. Many warnings flashed and car needed to be tow
• While waiting in a drive-thru with “hold” feature enabled, car vibrated abnormally and shut off by itself. When I attempted to restart the vehicle, I received an error message “Engine Stopped. Steering Power Low” and another screen also appeared that said, “Not Ready to Drive. Press Brake and Push E
• Formal Complaint to Toyota Motor Corporation (Manufacturing) Regarding: Serious Manufacturing Defect and Failure of New Vehicle Safety Customer: [XXX] Customer Contact: Phone – [XXX] | Email – [XXX] Vehicle Purchased: (New/Recently Purchased Toyota Model) Date of Purchase: [XXX] Selling Dealersh

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

8 complaints

• The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4. The contact was experiencing dizziness, nausea, and lack of focus in vision while in the driver's seat and looking through the windshield. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who sat in the driver’s seat and noticed the glass was magnified in certain areas
• The windshield is warped and distorted. The dealership also told me that they can also see the warp in it. The original windshield was replaced, and the new one also has the same issue. The brand engagement rep I spoke with at Toyota told me that he has received multiple calls about the windshield i
• Stress fracture in the windshield

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4. The contact was experiencing dizziness, nausea, and lack of focus in vision while in the driver's seat and looking through the windshield. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who sat in the driver’s seat and noticed the glass was magnified in certain areas”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 101 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: Sunroof leaks during rain events. If this continues to be a problem can cause rust, mildew and mold issues which can lead to respiratory issues. This was noted by the dealership today as well.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Check engine light came on as well as hybrid malfunction message. While on the highway could not accel or go past 60 mph, gas pedal would then not work and speed went down, I pulled car over to breakdown lane and car abruptly stopped and would not move. Many warnings flashed and car needed to be tow
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: On 9/5, a car darted out in front of me while I was traveling straight at 45 miles per hour. I hit the brakes but t-boned him. The car then spins around and hits me again on the passenger quarter panel. No emergency brake, precollision no warning light came on. The airbag didnt deploy. I hit my ches
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: Check engine light came on as well as hybrid malfunction message. While on the highway could not accel or go past 60 mph, gas pedal would then not work and speed went down, I pulled car over to breakdown lane and car abruptly stopped and would not move. Many warnings flashed and car needed to be tow
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)