2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 22 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 27 |
Known problem areas
Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
17 of 22 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2021Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-07
Also filed under Service brakes
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-29
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-29
Electrical system
2 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, while driving at high rates of speed, the vehicle stalled after slamming on the brake pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-26
1. Car wouldn't start. Left stranded without vehicle. 2. Cruise control turned off and would never turn back on for the duration of my 30 minute drive. 3. The cruise control accelerated past the set limit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-15
Service brakes
2 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
1 of 22 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 22 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2024-10-31Air bags23V865000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V865000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 77% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.