2019 Toyota RAV4 problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 875 NHTSA owner complaints, 7 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2019 Toyota RAV4 vehicles.
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 earns a strong 5-star government crash rating and benefits from low parts costs and stable reliability, but this model year carries 7 recall campaigns and 875 NHTSA complaints across the owner population. Complaints cluster around the fuel/propulsion system (213 reports) and engine (134 reports), so the key is confirming that a specific unit has had all recall work completed. With no reported deaths and only 25 crashes among 875 complaints, this is a reasonable buy if you verify recall status and inspect the drivetrain.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 875 NHTSA complaints on file-22
- Recalls — 7 recall campaigns for this model year-20
- Crash / fire reports — 25 crash reports and 2 fire reports among complaints-3
- Injuries / fatalities — 21 injuries and 0 deaths reported-3
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2019 Toyota RAV4 vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM213 reports
- ENGINE134 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER94 reports
- POWER TRAIN47 reports
- STRUCTURE45 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE15 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES13 reports
- STEERING13 reports
- VISIBILITY/WIPER12 reports
Recalls (7)
- SUSPENSION20V286000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
- STEERING20V373000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
- EQUIPMENT19V503000
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- EQUIPMENT19V244000
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING20V064000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE20V682000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION19V576000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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